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How to Say "bothersome" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbothersomeis molestoA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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AdjectiveA2
Describes something that causes trouble
A close-up illustration of a buzzing mosquito flying right next to a person's ear, suggesting irritation.

Examples

El ruido de la construcción es muy molesto.

The construction noise is very annoying.

Esa luz brillante es molesta para mis ojos.

That bright light is irritating to my eyes.

Molesto vs. Molestado

When describing a thing, use 'molesto' (the quality). The verb 'molestar' is used to describe the action: 'El ruido me molesta' (The noise annoys me).

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