Cazar (en. Hunt)

/kaˈθar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To catch an animal, generally in the context of hunting.
The hunter went out to hunt deer in the forest.
El cazador salió a cazar ciervos en el bosque.
To search for something with the purpose of finding or acquiring it.
The team went out to hunt for news about the event.
El equipo salió a cazar noticias sobre el evento.
To obtain something through persuasion or effort.
He was trying to catch the attention of his romantic interest.
Estaba tratando de cazar la atención de su interés romántico.

Etymology

From Latin 'captare', meaning 'to catch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to catch something in mid-air
To take advantage of an unexpected opportunity.
cazar al vuelo
to chase after dreams
To look for something that is unrealistic or almost impossible to achieve.
cazar cometas
to catch a mistake
To detect or find an error in a text or action.
cazar un error

Related Words

hunter
Person who hunts animals.
cazador
hunt
Action of hunting or place where hunting takes place.
caza
hunting ground
Place designated for hunting.
cazadero

Slang Meanings

To pick up a girl/guy
He tried to pick up a girl at the party last night.
Él intentó cazar una chica en la fiesta anoche.
To land a job
After months of searching, he finally landed a job.
Después de meses de búsqueda, finalmente cazó un trabajo.