Caza

Caza is a Spanish noun that denotes hunting, the activity of pursuing or capturing game animals. It can refer to the act itself as well as the game species pursued. In everyday usage, caza is often paired with modifiers to indicate the size of the game, such as caza mayor (large game) and caza menor (small game). The related verb is cazar (to hunt); a person who hunts is a cazador, and the hunt itself is called a cacería.

Legal and cultural context: Because hunting can impact wildlife populations, many countries regulate caza with seasons, licenses, bag limits, and protections for certain species. Regulations and practices vary by region, species, and local conservation priorities. Hunters may participate through clubs, organized hunts, or private permissions, and humane and ethical considerations are commonly discussed in regulatory and cultural contexts.

Other uses: Caza may also appear as a proper name or part of place names and surnames in Spanish-speaking regions. In such cases, the term functions as a linguistic root rather than its generic meaning of hunting. The word can appear in titles of works, organizations, or geographic identifiers, depending on local naming conventions.