Spanish Word · Intermediate
molestar
to bother
Pronunciation: mo-les-TAR
Meaning
False friend — does NOT mean to molest; it means to annoy or bother.
Example
¿Te molesta si abro la ventana?
Does it bother you if I open the window?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice molestar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish word.