To bother in Spanish
To bother in Spanish is molestar (moh-lehs-TAHR).
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- molestar
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- moh-lehs-TAHR
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Spanish verbs for reactions and discomfort
The other words in step 2 of Verbs Like Gustar.
- dolerto hurt / ache · doh-LEHR
- preocuparto worry · preh-oh-koo-PAHR
- aburrirto bore · ah-boo-REER
- disgustarto displease / upset · dees-goos-TAHR
- asustarto frighten · ah-soos-TAHR
- irritarto irritate · ee-ree-TAHR
- cansarto tire · kahn-SAHR
- enfadarto annoy / anger · ehn-fah-DAHR
- avergonzarto embarrass · ah-behr-gohn-SAHR
Questions about molestar
How do you say to bother in Spanish?
To bother in Spanish is molestar.
How do you pronounce molestar?
Say it moh-lehs-TAHR. The syllable in capitals is stressed: TAHR. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does molestar mean in English?
In English, molestar means to bother.
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