Spanish Conversation · Level 123
60 words
Spanish word
criadero
Pronunciation
IPA/kɾjaˈðeɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounbreeding facility
Example
El criadero protege a las aves en peligro de extinción.
The breeding facility protects endangered birds.
More examples
Compré un cachorro en un criadero local.
I bought a puppy at a local breeding facility.
Core concept
Pens or tanks with young animals and broodstock.
Common phrases
criadero de perros
dog breeding facility
criadero local
local breeding facility
criadero ilegal
illegal breeding facility
Similar words
granja: Large-scale farm where livestock or crops are raised primarily for commercial sale.
refugio: Temporary shelter that cares for injured, orphaned, or lost animals until recovery or rehoming.
Definition in Spanish
Instalación dedicada a la cría controlada de animales o al cultivo de plantas para aumentar ejemplares, mantener líneas o venderlos.
Word origin
From the verb criar 'to rear' plus the place-forming suffix -adero, indicating a facility where animals or plants are bred and reared.
Usage tips
- Often used with a species tag (criadero de aves, criadero de peces) to signal organized breeding for stock increase, lineage maintenance, conservation, or sale rather than casual keeping.