Cazadores (en. Hunters)

/kaθaˈðoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who are dedicated to hunting, either for sport, food, or wildlife control.
Hunters must follow established hunting regulations.
Los cazadores deben seguir las regulaciones de caza establecidas.
Members of an organized activity that seeks animals as part of a cultural tradition.
In some cultures, hunters are revered as guardians of the land.
En algunas culturas, los cazadores son venerados como guardianes de la tierra.
People who search for and capture creatures for study or conservation.
Hunters of endangered species play a crucial role in conservation.
Los cazadores de especies en peligro tienen un papel crucial en la conservación.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'cazar', which comes from the Latin 'captiare', meaning 'to catch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

poachers
People who hunt illegally, without permits or in protected areas.
cazadores furtivos
treasure hunters
People who search for valuable objects, usually buried or lost.
cazadores de tesoros
dream catcher
A person who pursues their dreams or aspirations with passion.
cazador de sueños

Related Words

hunting
Action of searching for and capturing animals.
caza
hunter
A person who engages in the activity of hunting.
cazador
hunting ground
A place where hunting typically occurs.
cazadero

Slang Meanings

Shadow hunter
It is said that he is a shadow hunter because he dedicates himself to following those who evade the law.
Se dice que es un cazador de sombras porque se dedica a seguir a los que evaden la ley.
People hunter
In our outings, he always acts like a people hunter, chasing every opportunity.
En nuestras salidas, él siempre actúa como un caza-gente, persiguiendo cualquier oportunidad.