molestó
“molestó” means “bothered” in Spanish (annoyed or troubled someone).
botheredAlso: 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.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
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.