VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
molestar
to bother, annoy
First introduced in Chapter 2 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use molestar where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see molestar after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Yo molesto todos los días.Every single weekday I try to bother, annoy when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta molestar en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates bother, annoy slowly with the professor nearby.
FAQ
What does molestar mean in Spanish?
to bother, annoy (introduced in Chapter 2 in Chapurra).
How do you use molestar in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is molestar in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 2. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.