cacería
/kah-seh-REE-ah/
hunt
A 'cacería' can refer to a specific hunting trip in nature.
cacería(noun)
hunt
?a specific hunting trip or event
,hunting
?the activity of chasing animals
hunting party
?a group of people going out to hunt
📝 In Action
El rey organizó una gran cacería en el bosque.
B1The king organized a great hunt in the forest.
Fuimos de cacería el domingo pasado.
A2We went hunting last Sunday.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'ir de'
Just like 'ir de compras' (to go shopping), we use 'ir de cacería' to describe the action of going out for a hunt.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Caza vs. Cacería
Mistake: "Using 'caza' for every situation."
Correction: Use 'cacería' specifically when referring to the outing or the event itself, rather than the sport in general.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing the Event
Think of 'cacería' as the 'event' or 'trip.' If you are talking about the animals themselves as food, use 'caza' instead.
In a different context, 'cacería' can describe a manhunt or an organized search for a person.
cacería(noun)
manhunt
?police search for a criminal
,pursuit
?the act of chasing someone down
search
?an intense look for someone or something
📝 In Action
La policía ha iniciado una cacería para capturar al sospechoso.
B2The police have started a manhunt to capture the suspect.
Fue una cacería implacable por toda la ciudad.
C1It was a relentless pursuit throughout the whole city.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Meaning
This word shifts from animals to people when the situation is serious, like a police chase or a political search.
⭐ Usage Tips
News Context
You will often see this word in headlines when a high-profile criminal is being searched for.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cacería
Question 1 of 2
Which phrase would you use to say you are going on a hunting trip?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cacería' only for animals?
While its primary meaning is about hunting animals, it is very commonly used for 'manhunts' (searching for criminals) or figurative 'witch hunts' in politics.
What is the difference between 'caza' and 'cacería'?
'Caza' is the general concept of the sport or the animals being hunted. 'Cacería' usually refers to the specific event, the trip, or the act of the pursuit itself.