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Spanish word
ganadería
Pronunciation
IPA/ganaðeˈɾia/
Meaning
- feminine nounlivestock farming
Example
La ganadería moderna usa tecnología para mejorar la producción.
Modern livestock farming uses technology to improve production.
More examples
La ganadería intensiva consume muchos recursos y genera debate público.
Intensive livestock farming consumes many resources and generates public debate.
Core concept
The livestock-raising sector or cattle-farming industry.
Common phrases
ganadería intensiva
intensive livestock farming
ganadería sostenible
sustainable livestock farming
ganadería extensiva
extensive livestock farming
Similar words
ganadero: Livestock farmer who operates or manages animal-production activities.
pastor: Shepherd who watches and grazes sheep or similar flock animals.
granjero: Farmer who cultivates crops and looks after animals on a farm.
Definition in Spanish
Empresa, explotación o sector económico dedicado a la producción y venta de animales de granja y sus derivados.
Word origin
Derived from ganado 'livestock' with the productive suffix -ería, the word refers to the sector and commercial activity of producing and selling farm animals and their derivatives.
Usage tips
- English speakers may think 'cattle ranch', but ganadería commonly covers the wider industry and enterprises rather than just one ranch.
Other meanings
- herdingnoun
- cattle ranchnoun
Related words
- ganadolivestocknoun
- ganaderolivestock farmernoun