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pastoreo

grazing

noun pahs-toh-REH-oh Rare
Animals & Nature Farm Animals

Also means

herding, pasturage

Usage Note

Pastoreo refers to the practice of grazing livestock or the act of herding animals. It is the noun derived from pastorear (to graze, to shepherd). In environmental contexts it appears in discussions of pastoreo excesivo (overgrazing). The person who does it is a pastor/pastora.

Examples

"El pastoreo extensivo puede dañar el suelo."

Natural Translation

Extensive grazing can damage the soil.

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