molesto
Del latín molestus.
ADJ
(1)
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annoyed
literal
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bothered
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irritated
literal
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uncomfortable
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troublesome
informal
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disturbing
literary
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nuisance
untranslatable
(While 'nuisance' relates to 'molesto', it denotes more of a legal context, lacking the nuance of personal annoyance.)
Describes a state of being annoyed, bothered, or irritated by something or someone. It can also refer to something or someone that causes annoyance, bother, or discomfort, meaning "bothersome," "troublesome," or "annoying." Additionally, it can describe a feeling of physical or emotional discomfort, akin to "uncomfortable." While related to the concept of a "nuisance" in English, "molesto" generally refers to a personal feeling or the immediate effect something has on an individual, rather than the broader, often legalistic implication of "nuisance" which refers to something causing harm or inconvenience to a community or public.
El adjetivo concuerda en género y número.
| feminine | feminine_plural | plural |
|---|---|---|
| molesta | molestas | molestos |
- Estoy molesto con la situación actual. — I am annoyed with the current situation.
- Ese ruido constante es muy molesto. — That constant noise is very bothersome.
- La etiqueta de la camisa era tan molesta que tuve que cortarla. — The shirt tag was so uncomfortable that I had to cut it.
- Me miró con una sonrisa molesta. — He looked at me with an irritating smile.