How to Say "predatory" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “predatory” is “cazador” — use 'cazador' when describing natural hunting instincts, either of an animal species or a person's behavior that mimics this instinct.
cazador
kah-zah-DORka.θaˈðoɾ
Examples
El lince es un animal cazador por naturaleza.
The lynx is a predatory animal by nature.
El perro tiene un instinto cazador muy fuerte.
The dog has a very strong hunting instinct.
Vimos un ave cazadora sobrevolando el campo.
We saw a predatory (hunting) bird flying over the field.
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'.
depredador
deh-preh-dah-DORdepɾeðaˈðoɾ
Examples
Los inversores depredadores a menudo buscan empresas vulnerables.
Predatory investors often look for vulnerable companies.
Esa empresa utiliza tácticas depredadoras para eliminar a la competencia.
That company uses predatory tactics to eliminate the competition.
Internet puede ser peligroso debido a los comportamientos depredadores.
The internet can be dangerous due to predatory behaviors.
Tiene un instinto depredador para los negocios.
He has a predatory instinct for business.
Placement after the noun
In Spanish, descriptive words like this usually come after the thing they are describing (e.g., 'táctica depredadora').
Cazador vs. Depredador
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