nounverb

prey

presa · depredar

An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.

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Examples

The eagle swooped down on its unsuspecting prey.noun

El águila se abalanzó sobre su presa desprevenida.

Lions hunt carefully to catch their prey.noun

Los leones cazan con cuidado para atrapar a su presa.

The snake waited silently for its prey to come closer.noun

La serpiente esperó silenciosamente a que su presa se acercara.

Is the small rabbit easy prey for foxes?noun

¿Es el pequeño conejo una presa fácil para los zorros?

Stronger animals often prey on smaller creatures.verb

Los animales más fuertes suelen depredar a las criaturas más pequeñas.

The hawk watched its prey from the branch.noun

El halcón vigilaba a su presa desde la rama.

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