Perdona la molestia

Sorry to bother you

Politeness Phrases

Notes & Usage:

Polite opener before asking for something, especially from a stranger or someone who is busy. Perdone la molestia is the formal version.

Perdona la molestia, ¿me puedes indicar cómo llegar al ayuntamiento?

Sorry to bother you, could you tell me how to get to the town hall?

Perdona la molestia, sé que estás ocupado.

Sorry to bother you, I know you're busy.

—Perdona la molestia. —No, dime, ¿qué necesitas?

—Sorry to bother you. —Not at all, tell me, what do you need?

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