agropecuario
“agropecuario” means “farming and livestock” in Spanish (referring to the combined industry of crops and animals).
farming and livestock
Also: agropastoral, agricultural
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El sector agropecuario es la base de la economía en esta región.
B1The farming and livestock sector is the foundation of the economy in this region.
Necesitamos nuevos productos agropecuarios para proteger las cosechas y los animales.
B2We need new farming and livestock products to protect the crops and the animals.
La feria agropecuaria atrae a miles de visitantes cada año.
A2The farming and ranching fair attracts thousands of visitors every year.
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What does the 'pecuario' part of the word refer to?
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From a combination of the Latin 'ager' (field/land) and 'pecuarius' (of cattle), which comes from 'pecus' (livestock).
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'agropecuario' the same as 'agrícola'?
Not exactly. 'Agrícola' only refers to plants and crops. 'Agropecuario' is broader and includes both crops AND livestock (animals).
How common is this word in daily conversation?
You won't hear it much at a party, but you will hear it every single day on the news or if you work in any business related to food or the economy.
Does it have anything to do with 'pecunia' (money)?
Actually, yes! In ancient times, cattle (pecus) were used as money. That's why both 'agropecuario' and 'pecunia' (the Latin root for finance/money) share the same origin.