nuisance
BrE /ˈnɔɪsəns/ AmE /ˈnaɪsəns/
noun en → es
a person or thing that is annoying and causes problems
molestia, problema
- a nuisance to somebody
Collocations nuisance neighbour · nuisance caller
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The barking dog was a real nuisance.
El perro que ladraba era una molestia real.
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His constant phone calls are becoming a nuisance to me.
Sus llamadas constantes están volviéndose un problema para mí.
a legal action against someone who is causing problems or damage to others
molestia, acción legal
- bring a nuisance action
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The council can take legal action against the nuisance.
El ayuntamiento puede tomar medidas legales contra la molestia.
Idioms
ser una molestia
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He's been a real nuisance since he moved in.
Ha sido una molestia real desde que se mudó.
valor de molestar
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The company's threats have no nuisance value.
Las amenazas de la empresa no tienen valor de molestar.
tarifa por molestia
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There's a nuisance fee for late payments.
Hay una tarifa por molestia por pagos tardíos.