depredador
/depɾedaˈdoɾ/masculine
The English word "predator" is translated into Spanish as depredador. Wiktionary also lists predador.
Meaning: animal or organism that hunts (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| depredador | /depɾedaˈdoɾ/ | masculine |
| predador | /pɾedaˈdoɾ/ | masculine |
This noun refers to an animal or organism that hunts.
Which one should you use?
While you may occasionally see predador, the standard and most common form used in Spanish is depredador.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is depredadora and the plural form is depredadores.
How do you pronounce it?
/depɾedaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- If you are describing a person who is a 'predator' in a sexual or predatory sense, Spanish often uses the term acosador instead of the literal depredador.
- In Spanish, the word depredador is more closely related to the concept of 'plundering' or 'stripping' than just hunting, suggesting a more aggressive extraction of resources.
- While depredador is the standard term, the word rapiña is often used to describe the act of seizing prey or loot, coming from the same root as the English word 'rapine'.
Examples in context
- El lobo es un depredador.The wolf is a predator.This sentence is useful for identifying a wolf as a depredador.Tatoeba #7936551 by Seael, translation #13043020 by araneo
- Los tigres son depredadores muy eficientes.Tigers are very efficient predators.
- El águila es un cazador implacable.The eagle is a relentless predator.
- ¡Ese tipo es un depredador! No confíes en él.That guy is a predator! Don't trust him.
- El tiburón es un depredador muy eficiente.The shark is a very efficient predator.
- Ese felino actúa como un depredador solitario.That feline acts as a solitary predator.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are visiting a zoo.
- MateoMira el tigre, es un depredador increíble.Look at the tiger, it is an incredible predator.
- ElenaEs verdad, tiene garras muy fuertes.That's true, it has very strong claws.
- Mateo¿Sabes cuál es su presa favorita?Do you know what its favorite prey is?
- ElenaCreo que prefiere la carne de ciervo.I think it prefers deer meat.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “predator” translations and entries depredador, predador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
