cazatalentos

Spanish

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

cazatalentos m or f by sense (plural cazatalentos)

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

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