Pescador (en. Fisherman)
/pes.ka.ˈðor/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
An individual whose profession or activity is fishing.
The fisherman went out at dawn to catch fish.
El pescador salió al amanecer para capturar pescado.
A person who practices sport fishing.
My grandfather is an amateur fisherman who always teaches me.
Mi abuelo es un pescador aficionado que siempreme enseña.
Etymology
From Latin 'piscator', which means 'the one who fishes'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dream catcher
A person who has very high hopes and illusions.
pescador de sueños
to be a fisherman in troubled waters
To take advantage of a confusing or problematic situation.
ser un pescador de aguas revueltas
Related Words
fishing
Activity of catching fish.
pesca
fish
Fish that has been caught and prepared for consumption.
pescado
hook
Instrument used to catch fish.
anzuelo
Slang Meanings
poacher
He is a poacher who catches fish without permits.
Es un pescador furtivo que captura peces sin permisos.
river fisherman
The river fisherman usually catches trout and carp.
El pescador de río suele capturar truchas y carpas.