me intimida
/me intimida/from spelling rules
The phrase "bully me" translates to Spanish as me intimida.
This phrase is used to express that someone or something is frightening you or making you feel nervous through a show of power or strength.
Which one should you use?
If the person or thing doing the bullying is plural, use me intimidan instead.
How do you pronounce it?
/me intimida/
Did you know?
- The verb intimidar can also be used positively in a romantic context, such as when someone says your beauty me intimida, meaning it is overwhelmingly impressive.
- In some Latin American contexts, being 'bullied' is often described using the anglicism bullying directly, especially when discussing school-age social issues.
- If you want to describe a bully specifically in a school setting, you might use the word matón, which literally translates to 'thug' or 'tough guy'.
Examples in context
- No permitan que me intimiden.Do not allow them to bully me.
- Su actitud me intimida mucho.Her attitude intimidates me a lot.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a strict boss.
- JavierEl nuevo jefe es muy severo.The new boss is very severe.
- SofíaSí, la forma en que habla me intimida.Yes, the way he speaks bullies me.
- JavierNo deberías tener miedo de él.You shouldn't be afraid of him.
- SofíaLo sé, pero me pone muy nerviosa.I know, but he makes me very nervous.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
