presa

Definitions of presa
  1. noun
    the act of grasping
    synonyms: agarro
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    abrazo
    the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
    cariño
    a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
    achuchón, apretón, cariño
    a tight or amorous embrace
    type of:
    asimiento
    the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
  2. noun
    animal hunted or caught for food
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    type of:
    animal, bestia, criatura, fauna
    a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
  3. noun
    a person who is hunted
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    type of:
    víctima
    an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
  4. noun
    (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
    synonyms: botín, despojo
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    type of:
    hurto
    property that has been stolen
  5. noun
    goods or money obtained illegally
    synonyms: botín, consumado, despojo, espolio, expolio, pillaje, saqueo
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    type of:
    hurto
    property that has been stolen
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