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Word: buitre

Meaning:

1. Literal meaning: A buitre is a vulture, a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion (dead animals). Vultures are known for their scavenging habits and play an important ecological role by cleaning up carcasses.

2. Figurative meaning: In a figurative sense, buitre can be used to refer to a person who takes advantage of others' misfortunes or weaknesses, often implied as predatory, opportunistic, or unscrupulous behavior. For example, a buitre in business might be someone trying to benefit from someone's financial troubles.

Parts of the word:
It is a single noun without prefixes or suffixes commonly used independently.

Synonyms:

• For the literal meaning: ave carroñera (scavenger bird)
• For the figurative meaning: depredador, aprovechado, oportunista (predator, freeloader, opportunist)

Antonyms:

• For the literal meaning, there isn't a direct antonym, but it could be contrasted to birds that hunt live prey, e.g., águila (eagle).
• For the figurative meaning: benefactor, protector

Summary:
buitre mainly refers to a vulture but can describe a person who preys on others emotionally, financially, or otherwise.