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How to Say "herdsman" in Spanish

The Spanish word forherdsmanis pastorB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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pastor

nounB1
general term for someone tending livestock
A man dressed as a shepherd, holding a crook, watching over a small flock of sheep in a green field.

Examples

El pastor guió a sus ovejas a los pastos más verdes.

The shepherd guided his sheep to the greener pastures.

Mi abuelo fue pastor durante casi toda su vida.

My grandfather was a shepherd for almost his entire life.

Gender Note

Remember that 'pastor' is the masculine form. If you are referring to a woman, use 'pastora'.

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