abusón
masculine, everyday
A bully in Mexico is an abusón, or an abusona for a girl. For the behavior, Mexicans also use the English word bullying or say acoso escolar at school. It is also called bravucón.
Meaning: a person who intimidates others (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| abusón | masculine, everyday |
| abusona | feminine |
| bravucón | swaggering |
Say es un abusón for a person who picks on others. Bravucón describes someone who acts tough and shows off. A school bully is also called el que molesta a los demás.
Which one should you use?
The English bullying is used widely in Mexican schools and the news. The Spanish term acoso escolar is common in official texts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb abusar de means to take advantage of someone, as in abusa de los más chicos.
Did you know?
- Mexico has public campaigns against acoso escolar, and the English word bullying is understood by almost everyone.
Examples in context
- Ese niño es un abusón.That boy is a bully.
- La escuela combate el acoso escolar.The school fights bullying.
- No dejes que te abusen.Do not let them bully you.
Example conversation
Teacher Marisol talks with a student, Pedro, after class.
- MarisolPedro, ¿alguien te molesta?Pedro, is someone bothering you?
- PedroSí, un abusón del otro salón.Yes, a bully from the other classroom.
- MarisolVamos a hablar con el director.We will talk to the principal.
