¿Cómo se dice "bully" en español?

Question

I'm trying to figure out how to say "bully," in the context of a school setting.

The translator says "matón," so I'm guessing that's the right way to express "bully" as a noun.

What about "to bully," as a verb? Intimidar? I also saw matonear.

Oh, I'm also wondering if there's a noun for "bullying" in general, as a concept. (Like if I wanted to say: "Bullying is a widespread problem in schools."

I appreciate any feedback! Thank you.

if it's at school you can use - Acoso escolar for 'bullying' :) - Kiwi-Girl, Dec 15, 2011

or perhaps even - abuso escolar but I like acoso better - Kiwi-Girl, Dec 15, 2011

Answer 1

What about - bravucón, -cona

I think you found the the most correct word - xicotillo, Dec 15, 2011

:) - Kiwi-Girl, Dec 15, 2011

Answer 2

matón, -ona

bullying - intimidación, acoso

She bullied me into going. - Me forzó a ir. (forzar)

matón, though killer - xicotillo, Dec 15, 2011

In my dictionary it = a bully - I can't find a good translation for "bully" - ian-hill, Dec 15, 2011

Valentón - vainglorious in the SD dictionary - ian-hill, Dec 15, 2011

Estoy de acuerdo.... "matón" - Luciente, Dec 15, 2011

killer = asesino, - ian-hill, Dec 15, 2011

Español-Inglés Pequeño Larousse - xicotillo, Dec 15, 2011

Answer 3

To bully - verb : intimidar, matonear

or you can use acosar - to hound

She bullied him into doing it. - Lo acosó hasta que lo hizo.

Answer 4

In all the countries matón is a killer Matar is to kill Asesino is killer A bully don't kill.

Answer 5

Valentón, singular Valentones, plural Some people they think themselves they are very brave but just take advantaje of weak ones Algunas personas que ellos mismos piensan que son muy valientes, pero sólo toman ventaja de los débiles

......advantage........ - ian-hill, Dec 15, 2011