prey

US /preɪ/
UK /preɪ/
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1.

presa

an animal that is hunted and killed by another for food

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The lion stalked its prey through the tall grass.
El león acechó a su presa a través de la hierba alta.
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Birds of prey have sharp talons.
Las aves de presa tienen garras afiladas.
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2.

presa, víctima

a person or thing that is hunted or exploited by another

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Elderly people are often easy prey for scammers.
Las personas mayores suelen ser presa fácil para los estafadores.
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He fell prey to his own ambition.
Cayó presa de su propia ambición.
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1.

cazar, depredar

to hunt and kill for food

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Wolves typically prey on large herbivores.
Los lobos suelen cazar grandes herbívoros.
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Certain birds prey on insects.
Ciertas aves depredan insectos.
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2.

explotar, victimizar

to exploit or victimize (someone)

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Loan sharks often prey on desperate individuals.
Los usureros a menudo se aprovechan de individuos desesperados.
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He felt like he was being preyed upon by the system.
Sentía que estaba siendo explotado por el sistema.
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