How to Say "livestock" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “livestock” is “ganado” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
NounB1
farm animals collectively
Examples
El granjero vendió todo su ganado en la feria de primavera.
The farmer sold all his livestock at the spring fair.
Cuidar el ganado es un trabajo duro que requiere madrugar.
Taking care of the cattle is hard work that requires getting up early.
Always Singular
Even though 'ganado' refers to many animals, it is almost always treated as a singular masculine noun, similar to how English uses the word 'stock'.
Using the Feminine
Mistake: “La ganada...”
Correction: Always use the masculine article: 'El ganado.' It does not change gender.
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