nagging

BrE /ˈnæɡɪŋ/ AmE /ˈnæɡɪŋ/

noun / adjective en → es

1 PERSISTENT COMPLAINTS [noun] B2

the act of complaining or criticizing someone repeatedly, often in a way that is annoying

queja constante, regaño

  • have nagging doubts

Collocations nagging doubt · nagging complaint

  • She had a nagging feeling that something was wrong.

    Ella tenía una sensación constante de que algo no iba bien.

2 ANNOYING REMINDERS [noun] B2

the act of reminding someone repeatedly about something they should do, often in a way that is annoying or persistent

recordatorio molesto, insistencia

  • give somebody nagging reminders

Collocations nagging reminder · nagging advice

  • He gave her nagging reminders to finish the report.

    Él le dio recordatorios constantes para que terminara el informe.

3 PERSISTENT PAIN [noun] C1

a pain that continues for a long time and is difficult to get rid of

dolor persistente, molestia crónica

  • have nagging pain

Collocations nagging backache · nagging headache

  • She had a nagging pain in her shoulder.

    Ella tenía un dolor persistente en el hombro.

4 PERSISTENT THOUGHT [noun] C1

a thought or idea that keeps coming back to your mind, often in a way that is annoying or persistent

pensamiento persistente, preocupación constante

  • have nagging thoughts

Collocations nagging thought · nagging worry

  • He had nagging doubts about his decision.

    Él tenía dudas constantes sobre su decisión.

5 ANNOYING PERSON [noun] C1

a person who constantly complains or reminds others in an annoying way

persona queja constante, molesta insistencia

  • be a nagging presence

Collocations nagging presence · nagging influence

  • She was a nagging presence in the office.

    Ella era una presencia constante en la oficina.

6 PERSISTENT ISSUE [noun] C1

an issue or problem that continues to exist and is difficult to solve

problema persistente, asunto constante

  • have nagging issues

Collocations nagging issue · nagging problem

  • They had a nagging issue with the software.

    Tenían un problema persistente con el software.

7 PERSISTENT FEELING [noun] C1

a feeling that continues for a long time and is difficult to get rid of, often in a negative way

sentimiento persistente, sensación constante

  • have nagging feelings

Collocations nagging feeling · nagging sensation

  • She had a nagging feeling of guilt.

    Ella tenía una sensación constante de culpa.

8 PERSISTENT REMINDER [noun] C1

a reminder that continues to appear or be mentioned, often in a way that is annoying or persistent

recordatorio persistente, insistencia constante

  • have nagging reminders

Collocations nagging reminder · nagging memory

  • He had nagging reminders of his past mistakes.

    Tenía recordatorios constantes de sus errores pasados.