Pescadores (en. Fishermen)

/peska'doɾes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
People who fish, whether as a profession or recreational activity.
Fishermen rise early to go out to sea.
Los pescadores se levantan temprano para salir al mar.
Individuals who use nets or hooks to catch fish.
In the lake, fishermen use fishing rods.
En el lago, los pescadores usan cañas de pescar.
Those who engage in commercial fishing to earn a living.
Coastal fishermen depend on the lobster season.
Los pescadores de la costa dependen de la temporada de langostas.

Etymology

The term comes from the verb 'to fish', which has roots in the Latin 'piscare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

go fishing
To go fishing, usually in a leisure context.
a pescar
dream fisherman
A person who seeks opportunities or dreams.
pescador de sueños
poaching
Fishing done illegally or without permission.
pesca furtiva

Related Words

fishing
Activity of capturing fish.
pesca
fish
Fish that has been caught and prepared for consumption.
pescado
professional fisherman
Fisherman who dedicates themselves to fishing as a main activity and source of income.
pescador profesional

Slang Meanings

Local fisherman
Refers to local fishermen operating in less commercial areas.
Se refiere a los pescadores locales que operan en áreas menos comerciales.
Rod fisherman
It is a colloquial term for those who fish with a rod as a hobby.
Es un término coloquial para referirse a quienes pescan con caña como hobby.