molestado
“molestado” means “bothered” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
bothered, annoyed
Also: disturbed
📝 In Action
No me ha molestado su presencia en absoluto.
A2His presence hasn't bothered me at all.
¿Quién ha molestado al perro que no para de ladrar?
B1Who has bothered the dog? It won't stop barking.
bothered, annoyed
Also: irritated
📝 In Action
La audiencia se sintió molestada por la interrupción.
B1The audience felt bothered by the interruption.
Un hombre molestado por el ruido llamó a la policía.
B2A man disturbed by the noise called the police.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: molestado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'molestado' to form a compound tense?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *molestāre*, which meant 'to trouble,' 'to vex,' or 'to annoy.'
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'molestado' the same as 'molesto'?
No, they are different! 'Molestado' is the result of the action (the past participle: 'having been bothered'). 'Molesto' is the simple adjective meaning 'annoying' or, more commonly, 'annoyed' (a feeling or state). You are more likely to hear 'Estoy molesto/a' (I am annoyed) than 'Estoy molestado/a'.
How do I know if I should use 'molestado' as a verb or an adjective?
If it follows 'haber' (ha, hemos, etc.), it's a verb describing a completed action ('He molestado' = I have bothered). If it follows 'ser' or 'estar' and changes its ending (molestada, molestados), it's acting as an adjective describing the state of being bothered.