How to Say "bred" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bred” is “criado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Fui criado en el campo, por eso amo la naturaleza.
I was raised in the countryside, that's why I love nature.
Los cachorros fueron criados sin su madre.
The puppies were raised without their mother.
Ella es una mujer muy bien criada, con excelentes modales.
She is a very well brought up woman, with excellent manners.
The 'Be' of Origin
When criado is used as an adjective describing how someone was raised, it usually pairs with the verb ser (to be) or estar (to be) to describe a permanent state or condition.
Gender/Number Agreement
Mistake: “Usando 'criado' para una mujer o un grupo: 'Ella fue criado.'”
Correction: Always make sure the ending matches the person or thing being described: 'Ella fue criada' (feminine) or 'Ellos fueron criados' (plural).
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