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    Acoso (en. Harassment)

    /aˈkoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Systematic or repeated harassment of a person.
    School bullying is a serious problem in many schools.
    El acoso escolar es un problema grave en muchas escuelas.
    Harassment actions that cause fear or distress in the victim.
    Digital harassment has increased with the use of social media.
    El acoso digital se ha incrementado con el uso de redes sociales.
    verb
    To pursue or harass someone persistently.
    The individual harassed the woman for several months.
    El individuo acosó a la mujer a lo largo de varios meses.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'harass', which comes from the Latin 'accusare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    workplace harassment
    Situation in which a person suffers harassment in their work environment.
    acoso laboral
    sexual harassment
    Unwanted sexual acts or behaviors that create an intimidating environment.
    acoso sexual
    school bullying
    Bullying or physical and psychological mistreatment in the school environment.
    acoso escolar

    Related Words

    harasser
    Person who harasses.
    acosador
    cyber harasser
    Person who harasses others through digital means.
    acosador cibernético

    Slang Meanings

    To make someone's life impossible.
    That guy harasses me at work, he makes my life impossible.
    Ese tipo me acosa en el trabajo, me hace la vida imposible.
    To keep someone awake.
    The idea of a possible dismissal harasses me, it doesn’t let me sleep.
    La idea de un posible despido me acosa, no me deja dormir.