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The Spanish word formobbingis acosoB2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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acoso

NounB2
Group bullying, often in a workplace
A simple storybook illustration showing a tiny, vulnerable yellow character huddled on the ground, shrinking away from three large, dark, and imposing abstract shapes that loom aggressively over it.

Examples

El acoso escolar es un problema grave que afecta a muchos jóvenes.

School bullying is a serious problem that affects many young people.

Ella denunció acoso en su lugar de trabajo después de meses de comentarios inapropiados.

She reported harassment in her workplace after months of inappropriate comments.

El acoso cibernético (ciberacoso) se realiza a través de internet.

Cyberbullying (cyber-harassment) is carried out through the internet.

Gender and Articles

Since 'acoso' is a masculine noun, it always uses masculine articles like 'el' or 'un', even if the victim or the harasser is female. (e.g., 'El acoso es inaceptable').

Mixing up the Noun and the Verb

Mistake:Using *acosar* (the verb form, meaning 'to harass') when you need the noun: *Él es víctima de acosar.*

Correction: Use the noun: *Él es víctima de acoso.* (He is a victim of harassment.)

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