What is the Spanish word for "prey"?

Learn how to say "prey" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

prey

Spanish

presa

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Examples of how to use "prey" in Spanish

English
The lion stalked its unsuspecting prey.
Spanish
El león acechó a su desprevenida presa.
English
The lion chased its prey silently.
Spanish
El león persiguió a su presa en silencio.
English
Owls hunt prey at night.
Spanish
Las lechuzas cazan presas por la noche.
English
Small fish became easy prey.
Spanish
Los peces pequeños se convirtieron en presas fáciles.
English
Predators watch their prey carefully.
Spanish
Los depredadores observan cuidadosamente a su presa.

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