La molestia
Example: La molestia en su espalda le impidió trabajar todo el día.
Definition
"La molestia" refers to a feeling of discomfort or pain, often minor but persistent, that can interfere with daily activities. For example, "la molestia en su espalda" means the discomfort in his or her back that prevented working all day.
Etymology
The term "la molestia" comes from the Spanish verb "molestar," which means to bother or annoy. It originates from the Latin word "molestia," meaning annoyance or trouble. Did you know that "molestia" originally implied a burden or difficulty, which fits how discomfort can be a persistent nuisance?
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"La molestia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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