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fastidiar

fas-tee-dee-AHR/fastiˈðjaɾ/

“fastidiar” means “to annoy” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to annoy

Also: to bug, to bother
VerbA2regular ar
Spain
A small buzzing mosquito flying around the head of a person trying to read a book.
gerundfastidiando
past Participlefastidiado
infinitivefastidiar

📝 In Action

Deja de fastidiar a tu hermana.

A1

Stop annoying your sister.

Me fastidia mucho el ruido de la calle.

A2

The street noise really bothers me.

Le fastidia que la gente no sea puntual.

B1

It bugs him when people aren't punctual.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • fastidiar la paciencia – to test someone's patience
  • empezar a fastidiar – to start getting annoying

Idioms & Expressions

  • ¡No fastidies! – You're kidding! / No way!

to ruin

Also: to break
VerbB1regular ar
A spilled ice cream cone melting on a sunny sidewalk.
gerundfastidiando
past Participlefastidiado
infinitivefastidiar

📝 In Action

La lluvia fastidió nuestra excursión.

B1

The rain ruined our trip.

Se me ha fastidiado el ordenador.

B1

My computer has broken down.

No fastidies el secreto.

B2

Don't ruin the secret.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • fastidiar un plan – to ruin a plan
  • fastidiar el motor – to wreck the engine

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesfastidiaran
yofastidiara
túfastidiaras
vosotrosfastidiarais
nosotrosfastidiáramos
él/ella/ustedfastidiara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesfastidien
yofastidie
túfastidies
vosotrosfastidiéis
nosotrosfastidiemos
él/ella/ustedfastidie

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesfastidiaron
yofastidié
túfastidiaste
vosotrosfastidiasteis
nosotrosfastidiamos
él/ella/ustedfastidió

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesfastidiaban
yofastidiaba
túfastidiabas
vosotrosfastidiabais
nosotrosfastidiábamos
él/ella/ustedfastidiaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesfastidian
yofastidio
túfastidias
vosotrosfastidiáis
nosotrosfastidiamos
él/ella/ustedfastidia
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Words that translate to "fastidiar" in Spanish:

to annoy→to bother→to break→to bug→to ruin→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: fastidiar

Question 1 of 3

Which of these means 'Stop annoying me'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
fastidio(annoyance / nuisance) — Noun
fastidioso(annoying / tiresome) — Adjective
fastidiado(annoyed / broken) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'fastidium,' which meant a feeling of loathing, disgust, or boredom. It is related to the English word 'fastidious,' which used to mean someone who was easily disgusted.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: fastidiarItalian: fastidire

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'fastidiar' a rude word?

No, it is safe to use in most situations. It is less polite than 'molestar' but not considered a swear word or offensive.

What is the difference between 'fastidiar' and 'molestar'?

They are very similar! 'Molestar' is slightly more formal and polite. 'Fastidiar' sounds more like the annoyance is constant, intentional, or that something has been completely ruined.

Can 'fastidiar' mean 'to hurt'?

Sometimes! In a physical context, like 'se ha fastidiado la rodilla,' it means someone has 'messed up' or injured their knee.