la
feminine
/kaθeˈɾia/
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Translation
hunt, hunting expedition
Word origin
From cazar ('to hunt'), from Vulgar Latin captiare, from Latin captare ('to try to catch'), frequentative of capere ('to take, to seize').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- captiare
- English cognates
- capture, chase
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralcacerías
Examples
amanecer.
The fox hunt begins at dawn.
.
They went hunting through the forest.
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The hunt lasted all day without rest.
¿ unirte ?
Are you going to join the hunt this weekend?
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The dogs are essential for the hunt.
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