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ganadería

gah-nah-deh-REE-ah/ɡanaðeˈɾia/

“ganadería” means “livestock farming” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

livestock farming

Also: ranching, cattle raising
NounfB1
A friendly farmer tending to a group of healthy cows and sheep in a green pasture.

📝 In Action

La ganadería es la base de la economía en esta región.

B1

Livestock farming is the base of the economy in this region.

Existen diferentes tipos de ganadería, como la ovina y la porcina.

B2

There are different types of livestock farming, such as sheep and pig farming.

La ganadería extensiva respeta más el medio ambiente.

C1

Free-range ranching is more respectful of the environment.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pecuaria (livestock industry)
  • crianza (breeding/raising)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ganadería extensiva – free-range farming
  • ganadería intensiva – factory farming
  • productos de ganadería – livestock products

ranch

Also: stock farm, herd
NounfB2
Mexico & Argentina
A large rustic wooden barn and a wooden fence surrounding a wide grassy field.

📝 In Action

Fuimos a visitar una ganadería de toros bravos.

B2

We went to visit a ranch for fighting bulls.

Esta ganadería tiene premios por la calidad de sus caballos.

C1

This stock farm has awards for the quality of its horses.

El hierro de la ganadería se marca en la piel del animal.

C2

The ranch's brand is marked on the animal's skin.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • hierro de la ganadería – ranch brand
  • dueño de la ganadería – ranch owner

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ganadería" in Spanish:

cattle raising→livestock farming→ranching→stock farm→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ganadería

Question 1 of 3

Which word refers to the person who works in 'ganadería'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
ganado(livestock) — Noun
ganadero(rancher/farmer) — Noun
ganadera(rancher (female)) — Noun
ganar(to win/to gain) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
díaalegríalechería
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish word 'ganado' (livestock), which comes from the verb 'ganar' (to gain or earn). In the Middle Ages, livestock was the primary form of 'gains' or wealth someone could acquire.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: ganadariaCatalan: ramaderia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'ganado' and 'ganadería'?

'Ganado' refers to the actual animals (the livestock), while 'ganadería' refers to the industry, the activity of raising them, or the ranch where they live.

Can I use 'ganadería' for chickens?

Technically, poultry is 'avicultura,' but 'ganadería' is sometimes used loosely for large-scale operations. Generally, it's better to use 'granja' for birds.

Is it a formal word?

It is a neutral, standard word. It's used by everyone from professional farmers to news anchors.