English–Spanish

“harassment” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈkoso/

Example

En el trabajo no se permite el acoso.

Harassment at work is not allowed.

Illustration for acoso (harassment)

How to say “harassment” in Spanish

“Harassment” in Spanish is acoso.

Repeated unwanted pursuit and pressure.

Full entry for acoso: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with acoso

Denunció el acoso sexual a la policía.

They reported the sexual harassment to the police.

Tips for using acoso

  • Spanish commonly pairs acoso with a modifier (acoso laboral, acoso sexual, acoso escolar) to indicate the setting, and speakers usually add the type for clarity.

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