Spanish Conversation · Level 71
60 words
Spanish word
cazador
Pronunciation
IPA/kaθaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounhunter
Example
El cazador entró al bosque al amanecer.
The hunter entered the forest at dawn.
More examples
El cazador de recompensas entregó al fugitivo.
The bounty hunter delivered the fugitive.
Core concept
Solitary figure following animal tracks.
Common phrases
cazador furtivo
poacher
cazador de recompensas
bounty hunter
cazador profesional
professional hunter
Similar words
pescador: Harvests fish from rivers, lakes, or the ocean using nets, rods, or lines.
cazador furtivo: Poaches animals covertly, operating without permits and breaking hunting laws.
tirador: Uses a gun or bow to take aim and shoot at game or targets, stressing marksmanship.
Definition in Spanish
Individuo que persigue y captura animales para caza, deporte o sustento.
Word origin
Derived from cazar 'to hunt' with the agentive suffix -dor, a productive Spanish ending that marks 'one who does' the action.
Usage tips
- Common compounds include cazador furtivo 'poacher' and cazador profesional 'professional hunter', so modifiers determine whether the reference is illegal, recreational, or occupational.