cazador
/kah-zah-DOR/
hunter
As a noun, cazador translates to "hunter," referring to a person who hunts wild animals.
cazador(noun)
hunter
?a person who hunts wild animals
,huntsman
?often used in historical or traditional contexts
predator
?used figuratively for an animal or person who preys on others
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo era un cazador experto y conocía bien el bosque.
B1My grandfather was an expert hunter and knew the forest well.
Los cazadores deben tener una licencia legal para practicar la caza.
B2Hunters must have a legal license to practice hunting.
El león es el cazador más temido de la sabana.
B2The lion is the most feared predator (hunter) of the savanna.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Plural
This word is masculine. To talk about a female hunter, you change the ending to 'cazadora'. The plural for men or mixed groups is 'cazadores'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing the Noun and the Act
Mistake: "Using 'cazador' when you mean the act of hunting."
Correction: Use 'caza' (the noun for the act) instead of 'cazador' (the person). Example: 'Vamos de caza' (We are going hunting).
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
You can use 'cazador' figuratively to describe someone who is determined to get something, like 'un cazador de ofertas' (a bargain hunter).
Used as an adjective, cazador means "hunting," often describing an instinct, tool, or animal type, like a hunting dog.
cazador(adjective)
hunting
?describing a tool, instinct, or animal type
predatory
?describing behavior or a species
📝 In Action
El perro tiene un instinto cazador muy fuerte.
B2The dog has a very strong hunting instinct.
Vimos un ave cazadora sobrevolando el campo.
C1We saw a predatory (hunting) bird flying over the field.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Like many Spanish adjectives, 'cazador' must match the thing it describes. If you describe a feminine noun (like 'ave'), you must use the feminine form: 'ave cazadora'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Purpose
Use this adjective to describe things designed for hunting (like gear or weapons) or the natural behavior of an animal, such as 'perro cazador' (hunting dog).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cazador
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the adjective form of 'cazador'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'female hunter'?
You change the ending to 'cazadora.' This form is also used for a type of casual jacket, like a bomber jacket, which is often called 'una cazadora.'
Is 'cazador' only used for hunting animals?
No. While the primary meaning is about hunting animals, it is often used figuratively, like 'cazador de tesoros' (treasure hunter) or 'cazador de autógrafos' (autograph hunter).