🇬🇧🇪🇸 disturb - molestar : English Lesson

Meaning of "disturb" ("molestar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To "disturb" means to interrupt someone or something in a way that bothers them. You might disturb someone if they’re sleeping, concentrating, or relaxing, and you suddenly make noise or do something that distracts them. It can also mean causing a mess, like disturbing a pile of neatly stacked books or sand on the beach. When someone says, “Don’t disturb me,” they’re usually asking for peace and quiet!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I tried not to disturb the chocolate cake on the table… but it somehow ended up in my mouth.

We whispered to not disturb Grandpa, but he was already snoring so loudly that he disturbed us!

My little brother likes to disturb me by singing loudly when I’m trying to do my homework.

“Don’t disturb me!” I yelled—right before the dog jumped on my bed and stole my pillow.

I disturbed the peace by hiccupping during the quietest part of the movie.

Sam sits and reads. The small dog runs in and tries to disturb him. A baby cries and does disturb the dog. A boy puts a sign, "Do not disturb." The dog sees the sign and will not disturb. All sit calm. They smile and do not disturb each other.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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