molestó
“molestó” means “bothered” in Spanish (annoyed or troubled someone).
bothered
Also: disturbed, upset
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El ruido de la calle le molestó mucho.
A2The street noise bothered him a lot.
Le molestó que no llamaras.
B1It bothered her that you didn't call.
La luz brillante nos molestó durante la película.
A2The bright light disturbed us during the movie.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: molestó
Question 1 of 1
If you say 'La luz le molestó', what happened?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'molestare', which comes from 'moles' meaning a mass or a burden. Think of it as putting a weight or burden on someone.
First recorded: 13th Century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'molestó' mean something sexual?
Generally, no. In 99% of daily Spanish, it simply means 'bothered,' 'annoyed,' or 'pestered.' While it can describe harassment in legal contexts, its common meaning is very mild.
How do I pronounce the ending?
The accent on the 'ó' means you should say it with more force and a higher pitch, almost like a short 'OH!' at the end: mo-les-TOH.