hunting

• Relativo a la actividad de rastrear y matar animales salvajes para obtener alimento o por deporte; también se aplica a lo relacionado con la caza o a quien la practica.

Relating to the activity of chasing and killing wild animals for food or sport.

1. Related to the activity of huntingB1formal

   Describing something that is used for or associated with the pursuit and killing of wild animals.

   de caza

   • He wore a hunting jacket and boots.
   • The hunting season begins in autumn.
   • They own a hunting dog trained to retrieve game.

2. Eagerly searchingB2informal

   Describing a look or expression that suggests someone is searching for something intensely.

   de buscar intensamente

   • She gave him a hunting glance across the room.
   • His hunting eyes scanned the crowd for his friend.
   • The detective had a hunting look as he examined the clues.

   Sinónimosprobingscanningsearching

• Sustantivo que designa la actividad o el deporte de perseguir y matar animales salvajes para obtener alimento, por deporte o para controlar su población. También puede referirse a la búsqueda intensa de algo o de alguien.

A noun referring to the activity or sport of chasing and killing wild animals for food, sport, or population control.

incontable

1. Activity of pursuing animalsA2formal

   The activity of chasing and killing wild animals for food, sport, or population control.

   Caza de animales

   • Hunting is a popular sport in some rural areas.
   • They went hunting for deer in the forest.
   • Laws regulate hunting seasons to protect wildlife.

   Sinónimoschasecoursinghuntpursuitshootingstalkingtrapping

2. Searching for somethingB1informal

   The act of looking for something or someone with determination.

   Búsqueda

   • She went hunting for bargains at the flea market.
   • He is on a hunting mission for a new job.
   • The treasure hunting expedition lasted for weeks.

   Sinónimoschasehuntpursuitquestsearchseeking

• Verbo que denota la acción de perseguir y matar animales salvajes para alimentarse o como deporte, o la búsqueda insistente de algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of pursuing and killing wild animals for food or sport, or searching for something persistently.

1. Pursue for food or sportA2formal

   To chase and kill wild animals for food or sport.

   cazar

   • They hunt deer in the forest every autumn.
   • The tribe hunts for survival in the jungle.
   • He learned to hunt from his grandfather.

   Sinónimoschasecoursepoachpursuestalktracktrail

2. Search for somethingB1informal

   To look for something or someone with determination.

   buscar con determinación

   • She is hunting for a new job.
   • The police are hunting for the escaped prisoner.
   • I've been hunting for my keys all morning.

   Sinónimosforagelook forpursuequestrummagescoursearchseektracktrail

3. Pursue relentlesslyB2informal

   To follow or chase someone or something persistently.

   perseguir implacablemente

   • The paparazzi hunt celebrities for photos.
   • He hunted down the last copy of the rare book.
   • The detective hunted the criminal across the country.

   Sinónimoschasedoghoundhunt downpursuestalktrail

Variantes phrasalhunt down