How to Say "booty" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “booty” is “botín” — use 'botín' when referring to the valuable goods or money obtained from war, theft, or illegal activities..
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botín
nounB2general
Use 'botín' when referring to the valuable goods or money obtained from war, theft, or illegal activities.
Examples
Los piratas celebraron su botín con ron y canciones.
The pirates celebrated their booty with rum and songs.
presa
PREH-sah/ˈpɾe.sa/
nounC1archaic/figurative
Use 'presa' figuratively for something captured or obtained, often in a more dated or literary sense, or for a portion of food.
Examples
El cazador se enorgullecía de su última presa.
The hunter prided himself on his latest prize/catch.
Pedimos dos presas de pollo y una porción de papas.
We ordered two pieces of chicken and a portion of fries.
La presa del cerdo ibérico es un corte muy apreciado en España.
The Iberian pork 'presa' (a specific cut) is a very appreciated cut in Spain.
Confusing Spoils with Food Portions
The most common mistake is using 'presa' when 'botín' is appropriate for stolen goods. Remember that 'presa' can also mean a portion of food, which is a completely different meaning from 'booty' as spoils.
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