Desastre de halconero

[Perikles]

Lo cierto es que en medio de aquella guerra sórdida dentro una empresa en crisis perpetua, en medio de sus desastres de halconero sin sosiego y la ilusión cada vez más incierta de Fermina Daza, el impasible F no había tenido un instante de paz interior frente al ......(Márquez)

¿Qué significa "desastres de halconero " ? :thinking:

[poli]

Some google research indicates that this may have something to do with
some disastrous Napoleonic battles in Eastern France. But if my guess is
correct, halconero should be Halconero.

[Luna Azul]

"Halconero" was the name given to a staff member of some European Monarchies around the 13th, 14th 15th centuries and, as Poli very accurately explains, it has to do with the disastrous consequences of the Napoleonic wars in France.

This is mentioned by Spanish Author Benito Pérez Galdós in one of his novels.

P.S. I have no idea if "Halconeros" still exist today in Spain :o.

:)

[wrholt]

"halconero" has an entry at rae.es: halcón (falcon) + -ero.

As a noun this originally meant "falconeer" (a person who trains falcons).

However, it also has a figurative meaning that typically describes a type of behavior of women who pursue (hunt) men. This meaning is also related to the verb halconear.

[Perikles]

However, it also has a figurative meaning that typically describes a type of behavior of women who pursue (hunt) men. .I never knew there were any. We live and learn. Even when it's too late. :mad::D

Thanks to all above for the explanation. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: (and Poli would be right, but the book does have halconero)

[AngelicaDeAlquezar]

@Poli & Perikles: "halconero" seems to be an occupation, not a proper name, so the capital h is not needed there. :thinking: