What does "presa" mean in English?

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Spanish

presa

English

prey

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Alternative translations of "presa"

dam
catch
hold
seizure

Examples of how to use "presa" in Spanish

Spanish
El león acechaba a su presa.
English
The lion was stalking its prey.
Spanish
El león persigue su presa.
English
The lion is chasing its prey.
Spanish
La presa escapó rápidamente.
English
The prey escaped quickly.
Spanish
El águila atrapó una presa pequeña.
English
The eagle caught a small prey.
Spanish
La presa corre por el bosque.
English
The prey runs through the forest.

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