caza
/ˈkaθa/feminine
The English phrase "hunting" can be translated into Spanish as caza. If unsure, use caza. Wiktionary also lists cacería and cazata.
Meaning: chasing and killing animals for sport or to use its parts (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| caza | /ˈkaθa/ /ˈkasa/ |
feminine |
| cacería | /kaθeˈɾia/ /kaseˈɾia/ |
feminine |
| cazata | /kaθata/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /kasata/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
The term refers to the activity of chasing and killing animals for sport or to use their parts.
Which one should you use?
caza is used to refer to the general concept or the activity of hunting. In contrast, cacería refers specifically to a particular hunting trip or the act of a hunt in progress.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term Montería is used to refer to a large-scale organized hunt.
How does it change in a sentence?
While caza is the noun, the verb form used to express the action of hunting is cazar.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkaθa/
Did you know?
- The verb cazar is often confused by beginners with casar, which means 'to marry'. Though they sound similar, one involves a hunt and the other a wedding.
- In Spanish, the word caza refers not only to the act of hunting but also to the game animals themselves. A restaurant might list carne de caza to mean 'wild game meat'.
- In some contexts, cazar can be used to mean 'catching' something quickly, such as cazar una pelota to catch a ball.
Examples in context
- No le gusta cazar.He doesn't like hunting.This sentence is useful for showing how to express a preference regarding the activity of hunting using caza.Tatoeba #13396135 by Shishir, translation #13359554 by Radek
- No sé mucho de caza.I don't know much about hunting.This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of knowledge about the concept of hunting using caza.Tatoeba #7918046 by fpp, translation #6664011 by CK
- Él fue a cazar ciervos.He went deer hunting.This sentence is useful for describing a specific purpose for hunting using caza.Tatoeba #6857469 by albrusgher, translation #2006417 by Spamster
- La caza es una actividad popular en muchas regiones.Hunting is a popular activity in many regions.
- Ellos fueron de cacería el fin de semana pasado.They went hunting last weekend.
- 38 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their hobbies.
- DanielMe interesa mucho la caza.I am very interested in hunting.
- LucíaYo prefiero observar los animales.I prefer observing the animals.
- DanielLa caza es una tradición familiar.Hunting is a family tradition.
- LucíaEntiendo, pero no es para mí.I understand, but it's not for me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hunting” translations and entries caza, cacería, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
