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How to Say "huntsman" in Spanish

The Spanish word forhuntsmanis cazadorB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
often used in historical or traditional contexts
A person dressed in earthy tones, holding a wooden spear, standing quietly in a sunny forest clearing.

Examples

Mi abuelo era un cazador experto y conocía bien el bosque.

My grandfather was an expert hunter and knew the forest well.

Los cazadores deben tener una licencia legal para practicar la caza.

Hunters must have a legal license to practice hunting.

El león es el cazador más temido de la sabana.

The lion is the most feared predator (hunter) of the savanna.

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'.

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).

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