molestia
annoyance
noun moh-LEHS-tyah Rare
Origin: from molestar (to bother), from Latin molestare (to trouble)
Also means
discomfort
Usage Note
Molestia covers a wide range from minor physical discomfort (una molestia en la rodilla = a twinge in the knee) to social inconvenience (disculpe la molestia = sorry for the inconvenience). The polite phrase no es ninguna molestia ('it's no trouble at all') is essential for everyday interaction. It is milder than dolor (pain) and broader than just 'annoyance'.
Examples
"Disculpe la molestia causada por las obras."
Natural Translation
Sorry for the inconvenience caused by the construction.

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