Perdón por molestar.

When to use

Use 'Perdón por molestar' when you need to interrupt someone, ask for help, or potentially disturb them in some way. It's a softer apology than 'Lo siento' for minor disturbances.

How it works

'Perdón' means 'pardon' or 'excuse me.' 'Por molestar' means 'for bothering.' The structure uses the infinitive 'molestar' (to bother) after the preposition 'por'.

• Perdón: Noun meaning 'pardon' or 'excuse me'.
• por: Preposition meaning 'for'.
• molestar: Infinitive verb meaning 'to bother' or 'to disturb'.

Register and formality

This phrase is polite and suitable for most situations, including semi-formal ones. It is widely understood and used across the Spanish-speaking world.

Notes

Softens an interruption. Neutral everyday wording.