Cacerías (en. Hunts)
/kaθeˈɾi.as/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of hunting or pursuing animals.
Hunts in the forest are regulated by law.
Las cacerías en el bosque están reguladas por la ley.
Set of animals that are hunted.
Deer hunts are very popular in this region.
Las cacerías de ciervos son muy populares en esta región.
Intensive search for something.
I participated in the Black Friday bargain hunts.
Participé en las cacerías de ofertas del Black Friday.
Etymology
From the verb 'cazar' and the suffix '-ía', which indicates action or activity.
Common Phrases and Expressions
witch hunts
Unjust persecution of people, especially for political reasons.
cacerías de brujas
bargain hunts
Intense search for discounts and promotions.
cacerías de ofertas
sport hunting
Hunts that are conducted as a sport or recreational activity.
cacerías deportivas
Related Words
hunter
Person who hunts.
cazador
hunting
Act of hunting.
caza
hunting ground
Place where animals are hunted.
cazadero
Slang Meanings
talent hunt
A talent hunt was held to recruit new employees.
Se realizó una cacería de talentos para reclutar nuevos empleados.
cat hunt
In some communities, cat hunts are organized to control the feline population.
En algunas comunidades, se organizan cacerías de gatos para control de la población felina.