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    Acosado (en. Harassed)

    /ako'saðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Someone who has been harassed or is suffering harassment.
    The victim feels harassed due to constant threats.
    La víctima se siente acosada debido a las constantes amenazas.
    Someone who has been pressured or pursued by something or someone.
    The harassed person didn't know how to escape such an overwhelming situation.
    El acosado no sabía cómo salir de la situación tan abrumadora.

    Etymology

    From the verb "acosar," which comes from the Latin 'accusare' meaning to pursue or reproach.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    beset by worries
    To feel overwhelmed by problems or concerns.
    acosado por las preocupaciones
    to be harassed
    To be in a situation of constant pressure or harassment.
    estar acosado

    Related Words

    harassment
    The action of harassing.
    acoso
    to harass
    To pursue or pressure someone insistently.
    acosar
    bullying
    The practice of continuously harassing someone.
    hostigamiento

    Slang Meanings

    To feel pressured in a social situation.
    I don’t know if I should talk to him, I'm harassed and don't know what to do.
    No sé si hablarle, estoy acosado y no sé qué hacer.
    To be in a difficult or complicated situation.
    The project delivery has me overwhelmed.
    La entrega del proyecto me tiene acosado.