Eres molesto
/eɾes molesto/from spelling rules
The phrase "you are annoying" in Spanish is Eres molesto.
Eres molesto is used to describe someone's character or a persistent state of being annoying.
Which one should you use?
Using Eres molesto (using the verb *ser*) describes a person's character or a persistent state. This differs from Estás molesto (using the verb *estar*), which would mean "you are annoyed," referring to a feeling of irritation occurring right now.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
A common, colloquial way to tell someone they are being annoying or tiresome is to say Eres un pesado.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes to the feminine form Eres molesta if the person being addressed is female.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes molesto/
Did you know?
- In certain regions, using the word molestar can actually be a euphemism for more vulgar or sexual terms, so context is vital.
- If you call someone un pesado, you are literally calling them 'a heavy one', as if they are a heavy weight that is difficult to carry.
- The verb eres is a linguistic fossil, as it preserves a form of the Latin future tense 'eris' that survived the evolution of the language.
Examples in context
- Eres molesto(a).You are annoying.
- Eres una persona molesta.You are an annoying person.
- Eres muy pesado(a). Deja de interrumpirme constantemente.You are very annoying. Stop interrupting me constantly.
- Eres molesto cuando no me dejas estudiar.You are annoying when you don't let me study.
Example conversation
Daniel and Maria are arguing about a loud noise.
- DanielDeja de hacer ese ruido.Stop making that noise.
- MaríaSolo estoy jugando, Daniel.I'm just playing, Daniel.
- DanielEres molesto con tus bromas.You are annoying with your jokes.
- MaríaLo siento, ya me callo.I'm sorry, I'll be quiet now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, molesto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
