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The use of digital communication to harass, intimidate, or threaten someone.
Denunció el ciberacoso que sufrió en el trabajo.
She reported the cyberbullying she experienced at work.
Los padres deben educar a sus hijos sobre los riesgos del ciberacoso.
Parents should educate their children about the risks of cyberbullying.
Includes actions like sending threatening messages, spreading rumors online, or posting embarrassing content.
'Ciberacoso' specifically refers to harassment conducted through digital means (social media, emails, texts), while 'acoso' can refer to any form of bullying, including in-person.
In many jurisdictions, cyberbullying is a criminal offense. Document evidence (screenshots, messages) before reporting.
Compound of 'ciber-' (from 'cibernética', cybernetics) + 'acoso' (harassment). First attested in Spanish in the late 20th century as internet use became widespread.
Commonly used in legal, educational, and psychological contexts to describe online harassment. Avoid using it for offline bullying.