/moˈlesto/

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Translation

annoyed, annoying

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Word origin

From Latin molestus ('troublesome, annoying'), thought to be related to moles ('burden, mass'). The same root gives English molest and the rarer molestation.

Origin
Latin
Root
molestus
English cognates
molest

Grammar

Femininemolesta
Masc pluralmolestos
Fem pluralmolestas

Examples

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I'm annoyed because no one told me about the change.

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The noise from the car is very annoying at night.

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My father was annoyed with what I said to him.

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It is annoying having to wait so long here.

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I don't want to be annoying but I need your help.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 3: molesto, cumpleaños, vestido and 7 more words.