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ganadería

livestock farming

noun gah-nah-deh-REE-ah Rare
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Also means

cattle ranching

Usage Note

Ganadería refers to the raising of livestock as an industry or activity, covering cattle, sheep, pigs, and other farm animals. The related noun el ganadero / la ganadera means 'livestock farmer' or 'rancher'. La ganadería extensiva (free-range/extensive livestock farming) contrasts with la ganadería intensiva (intensive farming). Common in rural and agricultural contexts in Spain and Latin America.

Examples

"La ganadería es importante en esta región."

Natural Translation

Livestock farming is important in this region.

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