Si interrumpes la tranquilidad, podrías causar un problema difícil de arreglar.
English: If you disturb the quiet, you might cause a problem that is hard to fix.
molestar /mˌolestˈaɾ/ · verb · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "disturb".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos
- Source term
- disturb
- Translation
- molestar
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | molestar |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + molestar
- Examples
- A menudo necesitamos molestar.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos.
Example Sentences
Por favor, no moleste a su hermana mientras estudia.
English: Please do not disturb your sister while she is studying.
Los ruidos fuertes de la calle molestaron mi sueño toda la noche.
English: Loud noises from the street disturbed my sleep all night.
La extraña noticia la perturbó durante varios días.
English: The strange news disturbed her for several days afterwards.
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