How to Say "fodder" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fodder” is “pienso” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
NounB1
Food for livestock, especially dried hay or feed
Examples
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'.
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