What is the Spanish word for "upsetting"?

Learn how to say "upsetting" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

upsetting

Spanish

molesto

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Alternative translations of "upsetting"

perturbador
desconcertante
desagradable
triste

Examples of how to use "upsetting" in Spanish

English
That was a very upsetting piece of news.
Spanish
Eso fue una noticia muy perturbadora.
English
The news was very upsetting for everyone.
Spanish
Las noticias fueron muy perturbadoras para todos.
English
It is upsetting when plans suddenly change.
Spanish
Es molesto cuando los planes cambian de repente.
English
Her tone sounded upsetting to the students.
Spanish
Su tono sonaba molesto para los estudiantes.
English
Seeing the mess in the kitchen felt upsetting.
Spanish
Ver el desastre en la cocina resultó molesto.

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