cazatalentos

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Spanish

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of caza (to hunt) +‎ talentos (talents). A calque of English talent scout and headhunter.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (Spain) /kaθataˈlentos/ [ka.θa.t̪aˈlẽn̪.t̪os]
  • IPA(key): (Latin America, Philippines) /kasataˈlentos/ [ka.sa.t̪aˈlẽn̪.t̪os]
  • Rhymes: -entos
  • Syllabification: ca‧za‧ta‧len‧tos

Noun

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cazatalentos m or f by sense (plural cazatalentos)

  1. (business) headhunter, recruiter
  2. (sports) talent scout
    Synonyms: ojeador, ojeadora
  3. talent-spotter

Further reading

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