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    Depredador (en. Predator)

    /de.pɾe.ða.ðoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An organism that hunts others for food.
    The wolf is a natural predator of deer.
    El lobo es un depredador natural de ciervos.
    A person who takes advantage of others, especially in contexts of abuse or exploitation.
    That businessman is a predator in the job market.
    Ese empresario es un depredador del mercado laboral.
    An animal that maintains balance in the ecosystem by controlling populations of other species.
    Predators are essential for the health of the ecosystem.
    Los depredadores son esenciales para la salud del ecosistema.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'depredator', which comes from 'deprēdāre' meaning 'to strip' or 'to steal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    social predator
    A person who benefits at the expense of others, especially in contexts of abuse.
    depredador social

    Related Words

    depredation
    The action of preying, especially in the context of hunting or exploitation.
    depredación
    top predator
    A species that is at the top of the food chain.
    depredador tope

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who acts in a predatory manner in a work or relationship context.
    Be careful with that guy, he acts like a predator at work.
    Ten cuidado con ese tipo, actúa como un depredador en el trabajo.
    Referring to a person who seeks to take advantage of others in romantic relationships.
    He is an emotional predator, only looking out for his own benefit.
    Es un depredador emocional, solo busca su propio beneficio.