cazadores
“cazadores” means “hunters” in Spanish (people who hunt animals).
hunters
Also: chasers, predators
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Los cazadores de la aldea salieron antes del amanecer.
A2The hunters from the village left before dawn.
Los leones son cazadores muy eficientes en la sabana.
B1Lions are very efficient hunters on the savanna.
Eran conocidos como cazadores de tesoros por su afán de encontrar oro.
B2They were known as treasure hunters due to their eagerness to find gold.
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Which sentence uses 'cazadores' in a figurative sense?
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The word comes from the Spanish verb 'cazar' (to hunt). This verb traces its roots back to the Vulgar Latin word *captiāre*, which meant 'to try to catch' or 'to chase after,' showing its long history tied to the act of seeking and capturing.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cazadores' only used for people who hunt animals?
No. While the literal meaning is 'hunters' of animals, it is very commonly used in Spanish to describe anyone who actively seeks or pursues something with great effort, such as 'cazadores de tendencias' (trend hunters) or 'cazadores de ofertas' (deal hunters).
How is 'cazadores' related to the word for 'jacket'?
The word for 'jacket' is 'cazadora' (feminine singular), which literally means 'female hunter.' It became the name for a certain style of short, rugged jacket (like a bomber or field jacket) originally worn by hunters or military personnel.