Cacería (en. Hunting)

/kaseˈɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: Activity that consists of searching for and capturing animals, either for sport or for consumption.
Example Sentence: Deer hunting is a popular activity in many regions.
La cacería de ciervos es una actividad popular en muchas regiones.
Definition: Set of practices and traditions related to hunting.
Example Sentence: Hunting in this area is regulated by strict laws.
La cacería en esta zona está regulada por leyes estrictas.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'cāceria', which comes from 'cācer', to hunt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: witch hunt
Meaning: Unjust persecution of individuals accused of something, usually without evidence.
cacería de brujas

Related Words

Related Word: hunter
Description: Person who hunts animals.
cazador
Related Word: hunting ground
Description: Favorable place for hunting.
cazadero
Related Word: hunting
Description: Action of hunting.
caza

Slang Meanings

Meaning: Night hunting
Example: It is said that there is a lot of night hunting activity in the forest.
Se dice que hay mucha actividad de cacería nocturna en el bosque.
Meaning: Bounty hunting
Example: It is called that when someone seeks to capture fugitives in exchange for money.
Se llama así cuando alguien busca capturar a fugitivos a cambio de dinero.