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How to Say "animal feed" in Spanish

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pienso

pyen-soˈpjen.so

NounB1General
Use 'pienso' for the general, everyday term for dry animal food, like kibble for pets or basic feed for farm animals.
A large, full bowl of brown, dry, pelletized animal kibble (pienso) sitting on a simple floor next to a happy dog.

Examples

Compré una bolsa grande de pienso para el gato.

I bought a large bag of kibble for the cat.

Voy a la tienda a comprar pienso para el perro.

I'm going to the store to buy kibble for the dog.

El granjero almacena el pienso en el granero.

The farmer stores the animal feed in the barn.

Este pienso tiene muchas vitaminas para los gatos.

This cat food has a lot of vitamins for cats.

Confusing with 'comida'

Mistake: “Voy a comprar comida para mi perro.”

Correction: While not strictly wrong, 'comida' usually means food for people. For pets and livestock, 'pienso' is the more specific and natural word. Use: 'Voy a comprar pienso para mi perro'.

concentrado

kon-sen-TRA-dokonθenˈtɾaðo

NounB2Specific
Choose 'concentrado' when referring to a specialized, nutrient-rich feed, often a supplement or a highly processed food for livestock or specific animal needs.
A small glass bottle containing a thick, dark liquid next to a large bowl of fruit.

Examples

El veterinario recomendó un pienso concentrado para la recuperación del caballo.

The veterinarian recommended a concentrated feed for the horse's recovery.

Mezcla el concentrado de tomate con un poco de agua.

Mix the tomato concentrate with a little water.

Compramos concentrado para las vacas.

We bought feed for the cows.

El laboratorio analizó el concentrado de minerales.

The laboratory analyzed the mineral concentrate.

Nouns and Articles

When used as a noun, it always takes a masculine article: 'el concentrado' or 'un concentrado'.

General vs. Specific Feed

Learners often use 'concentrado' for all types of animal food, but it specifically means a nutrient-dense or specialized feed. 'Pienso' is the more common and general term for everyday animal food, especially dry kibble.

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