bounty hunter

• Persona que persigue y captura a fugitivos o criminales a cambio de una recompensa monetaria, actuando a menudo de forma independiente de las autoridades.

A person who pursues and captures fugitives or criminals for a monetary reward or bounty, often operating independently of law enforcement.

1. Professional fugitive catcherB2formalamerican

   A person who captures fugitives or criminals for a monetary reward, often working independently.

   Cazador de recompensas

   • The bounty hunter tracked the escaped convict across three states.
   • In the Old West, bounty hunters were a common sight.
   • The bounty hunter presented the fugitive to the sheriff to claim the reward.

2. Fictional character archetypeB1informal

   A character in movies, books, or games who pursues targets for money, often portrayed as a rugged individualist.

   cazarrecompensas

   • Boba Fett is a famous bounty hunter from Star Wars.
   • The movie follows a bounty hunter on a dangerous mission.
   • Many video games feature bounty hunters as playable characters.