How to Say "bully" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “bully” is “matón” — use 'matón' for someone who physically intimidates or aggressively bullies others, often in a school or workplace setting..
matón
Examples
El matón de la clase siempre se burlaba de los más pequeños.
The class bully always made fun of the smaller kids.
acosador
/ah-ko-sah-DOR//akozaˈðoɾ/
Examples
El acosador fue identificado gracias a las cámaras de seguridad.
The stalker was identified thanks to the security cameras.
Es importante denunciar a cualquier acosador en el lugar de trabajo.
It is important to report any harasser in the workplace.
Las redes sociales tienen herramientas para bloquear a un acosador.
Social networks have tools to block a stalker.
Changing for Gender
To talk about a female stalker or harasser, simply change the ending to 'acosadora'.
Using the word with 'ser'
Since being a stalker is considered a characteristic or an identity in a sentence, use the verb 'ser' (to be) rather than 'estar'.
Using 'Bully' vs 'Acosador'
Mistake: “Using the English word 'bully' in formal Spanish writing.”
Correction: Use 'acosador escolar' to sound more natural and professional in Spanish.
Matón vs. Acosador
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