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La Palabra Del Dia: "molestar"

La Palabra Del Dia: "molestar"

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molestar ( moh-leh-stahr' )

verb ( to bother, to disturb )

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Examples:

1. Me molesta que la gente mastique con la boca abierta.

It bothers me that people chew with their mouths open.

2. Necesito concentrarme en mi trabajo, así que no me molestes.

I need to focus on my job, so don't disturb me.

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updated May 25, 2017
posted by rac1
Great example (first one) and it's true ... It is actually irritating :) - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Muchas gracias, Jimmy...even though I didn't think of it. lol - rac1, Dec 29, 2014
Hola guapita. Gracias :-)! - Jraider, Dec 29, 2014
That doesn't matter Ambi ,,, atleat you do this thread for us every day ... without fail .. - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Hola JR. De nada. :) - rac1, Dec 29, 2014
My vote is late, but better late than never. - Daniela2041, Dec 30, 2014

12 Answers

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Me molesta que tantas personas no se molesten en completar sus perfiles cuando hacen preguntas.

It bugs me that so many people don't take the trouble to fill out their profiles when they ask questions.

(Note: two different meanings of "molestar" and one subjunctive smile )

updated May 25, 2017
edited by Daniela2041
posted by Daniela2041
Good one dear (molestar and molestarse).. - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Ojalá que pueda votar dos veces para ti. - Jubilado, Dec 29, 2014
Yes Sir Jubilado, very perceptive :) - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Cool that you used "bugs"... one of my fave words :-)! - Jraider, Dec 29, 2014
I think it's because many don't plan on staying that long. - rac1, Dec 29, 2014
I'm one that didn't fill out my profile. The reason was I didn't even realize that there was a profile to fill out until one of you requested that I do so. - Sassette, Dec 30, 2014
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¿Le molestaría si fumo? Sí, señor, me molestaría mucho. ¿Quiere matarme y a usted mismo, también?

Would it bother you if I smoked? Yes, sir, it would bother me very much. Do you want to kill me and yourself, too?

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updated Jun 12, 2017
posted by Jubilado
very true, a nasty habit indeed :( - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Very true ** (Sorry Ambi ) - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Most people I've ask not to smoke will say okay, but there are some that get irritated. - rac1, Dec 29, 2014
It is hard to find a place to smoke these days :-)! - Jraider, Dec 29, 2014
You are a good girl Ambi, you just stay away from it .. if others feel irritated they are inviting their own misfortune by killing their lungs ... - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Fumar??? Yuk! - Daniela2041, Dec 29, 2014
A ti tambien Dani,, no te gusta fumar ?? - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Yo no fumo nunca :) - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
¿Yo? ¿Fumar? ¿Estás loco? ¡Ni en sueños! - Daniela2041, Dec 29, 2014
Hmm,, good girl, Dani :) - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
No one should have to put up with second-hand smoke. Good job...it got my vote. - Sassette, Dec 30, 2014
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Si me molestas todos mis pensamientos positivos van a desaparecer y quedo en la profundidad del pantano.

If you disturb me all my positive thoughts will disappear and I remain in the depth of the swamp.

updated Apr 30, 2017
posted by porcupine7
Hehe.. this doesn't look like a swamp though .. looks more like a pond :) - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
I love that little guy. :) - rac1, Dec 29, 2014
Ranita pacífica :-)! - Jraider, Dec 29, 2014
This is my foto Jr... you must have heard about the story of the princess and the frog .. - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Gran foto! - jrschenk, Dec 30, 2014
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¡No me moleste cuando estoy tratando de cuidar de mi negocio!

Don't bother me when I'm trying to take care of my business!

updated Apr 30, 2017
posted by Jraider
hahahahaha .. I wish my Leo could also do this ... haha - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
I wouldn't :) - Raja-jani, Dec 29, 2014
That is the definition of "one cool cat". - Daniela2041, Dec 29, 2014
Yep! And a pretty one too. :) - rac1, Dec 29, 2014
Eso es sólo una buena etiqueta - jrschenk, Dec 30, 2014
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No me moleste, estoy teniendo una rabieta!

¡Don't bother me, I'm having a temper tantrum!

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updated Dec 30, 2014
posted by bandit51jd
Wow, what a kid ,, haha - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
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A mí me molestan los topos en el césped. Me gustaría que continuaran con sus excavaciones en otro lugar.

The moles in my lawn are bothering me. I'd like them to continue with their excavations somewhere else.

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updated Dec 30, 2014
posted by Castor77
Very bothersome. - rac1, Dec 29, 2014
Fortunately we only have gophers here :-)! - Jraider, Dec 29, 2014
I'm not sure they would be an improvement. ;-) - Castor77, Dec 30, 2014
I wish there were Smurfs on my lawn (along with their mushroom houses) - Sassette, Dec 30, 2014
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No me gusta que nadie me molesta cuando estoy estudiando la palabra del día.

I don’t like anyone disturbing me when I am studying the word of the day.

updated Dec 30, 2014
posted by Raja-jani
I don't like it either, or anything I might be studying. - rac1, Dec 29, 2014
Yes. i need peace and quiet, which is out of the question when my granddaughter is around :-)! - Jraider, Dec 29, 2014
Me too .. hehe ... good one amigo , - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
I would say subjunctive is needed.... no me gusta que alguien me moleste .... what do you say Dani /? - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
cuando estudio (habitual / routine action : presente de indicativo) - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Raj, is "describing" an action. Pres. Prog. is OK here. Some "rules" don't consider all the possibilities of usage. - Daniela2041, Dec 29, 2014
and what about the subjunctive Dani ,,, I say, we need it (actually I am quite sure) ,, what do you say ?? - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
You are correct, however regarding "alguien" followed by subjunctive. (Then again I may be wrong about "alguien" although it sounds right to me.) - Daniela2041, Dec 29, 2014
Thanks Dani,, estoy agradecido por tu apoyo y ayuda ... - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
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Espero que nadie me moleste cuando esté durmiendo. Estoy muy cansada.

I hope no-one disturbs me when I am sleeping. I am very tired.

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updated Dec 31, 2014
edited by jennysk
posted by jennysk
You and me both, amiga. :) - rac1, Dec 30, 2014
I like this. Did a little research and found out that "siestica" is a diminutive of siesta. I guess that means a little nap. - Sassette, Dec 30, 2014
Later thought: I don' t think esté is right, probably the subjunctive is not used here, should it just be estoy?, can someone tell me - jennysk, Dec 31, 2014
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Me molesta mucho que algunos seres humanos traten los pobres animales (removed : pobres) con tanta crueldad ... ¡qué pena!..

I get so disconcerted on the thought of some human beings treating the poor animals with utmost cruelty ... What a shame!

(Please suggest corrections, even if you are not completely sure, any help is good help, thanks)

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updated Dec 30, 2014
edited by Joydeep_Singh
posted by Joydeep_Singh
I would say "pobres animales" because they are unfortunate. I think if "pobre" comes after the noun it modifies, it means without means or money. - Jubilado, Dec 29, 2014
Well Sir, I think you are right, it should come before the noun .. love you .. and thanks - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
I do too., big time. - rac1, Dec 29, 2014
The thought of all the euthanasia depresses me as well :-(! - Jraider, Dec 29, 2014
Yes Jr :( - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
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¿Por qué me estás molestando?

Why are you bothering me?

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updated Dec 31, 2014
posted by jphip
Ohhh .. Girls .. they always keep bullying us ... haga - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
haha** - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Pas moi.. - rac1, Dec 29, 2014
Heyyyyy! ¡Estas muy muy muy equivocado! Nunca molesto a nadie, ni Amber ni ninguna otra mujer en este sitio. ¡Chale! - Daniela2041, Dec 29, 2014
I for got the accent on "estás" - Daniela2041, Dec 29, 2014
Si, no aca pero hay algunas afuera de este sitio .. hehe ... quienes me dan mucho miedo .. pero tu y Ambi son amorcitos y os aprecio mucho :) - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Ambi ,, what is "pas moi" .. - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Besides, it was just a joke .. so just laugh it up Dani .. just laugh it up .. jeje - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
"Pas moi" means "not me" And I can take a joke I just like to fight back. You know, a llittle reparté is fun. - Daniela2041, Dec 29, 2014
If you like to box as I do, you have to take a few hits as well as give them. Well this is verbal boxing. If you can't take the blows, get out of the ring. ♥♥ - Daniela2041, Dec 29, 2014
I ain't getting out of the ring dear, come on, but remember I have Leo on my side .. hehe - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
I have Ari, whose name means "lion" in Hebrew, and he is part pit bull and part mastiff, and is in excellent health. I can also call on the US Marine Corps if needed. So there :) They care for their widows. - Daniela2041, Dec 29, 2014
Dani, Leo also means lion in greek ... - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 30, 2014
I knew Jimmy would ljke this one! You da man! I like your fire Dani! : ) Besos! - jphip, Dec 31, 2014
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Cuando mi hijo era niño, siempre molestaba a mi hija menor, quien tiene dos más años más que él, de una manera muy sútil, así para que la hija, que no hacía nada de una manera sútil, siempre recibía recibiera la culpa después de reaccionar ante él.

When my son was a child, he always pestered my younger daughter, who is two years older than he, in a very subtle manner, so that the daughter, who never would do anything in a subtle manner, always recieved the blame after reacting to him.

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updated Dec 30, 2014
edited by bosquederoble
posted by bosquederoble
Lol sneaky. - rac1, Dec 29, 2014
Hi Bosque, this was a suggestion given to me by Dani and I am passing it on to you ... that it sounds better to say "de niño (instead of "cuando era niño).. not a correction, just a suggestion .. - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
De niño mi hijo siempre molestaba a mi hija menor.. - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Thank you Jimmy, that does seem to be a nice way of phrasing it. :) - bosquederoble, Dec 29, 2014
Welcome dear, but the credit goes to Dani,, she suggested it to me a few days back .. hehe - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
(so that=para que) 'dos años más que él, para que la hija (or 'so that my daughter?')...' :) - Pablo064, Dec 29, 2014
Gracias, Tiempo. ¿Para que exige el subjuntivo, no? - bosquederoble, Dec 30, 2014
exactly! perfect Bosque - Pablo064, Dec 30, 2014
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Me molesta muchísimo cuando no funcione el internet.. Es uno de los peores que me puedan pasar.

I feel horrible when my internet stops working .. it is one of the worst things that could happen to me ..

updated Dec 30, 2014
posted by Joydeep_Singh
Don't mess with N. Korea :-)! - Jraider, Dec 29, 2014
hehe ... - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Mine has been doing that for a couple of days, now. Here, it's the cable company's fault. :( - rac1, Dec 29, 2014
Hmm .. I have a DSL connection which works fine (mosty) but at times the Wi-Fi router goes down :( - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014
Ambi, call your cable company and tell them that you are reporting them to BBB .. hehe - Joydeep_Singh, Dec 29, 2014