How to Say "upbringing" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “upbringing” is “educación” — use 'educación' when referring to the way a person was raised, including their manners, values, and general conduct..
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educación
nounB1general
Use 'educación' when referring to the way a person was raised, including their manners, values, and general conduct.
Examples
Se nota que tu hijo tiene muy buena educación.
It shows that your son has a very good upbringing/manners.
cría
nounB1specific/dated
Use 'cría' when referring specifically to the process of raising or breeding animals, or in a more dated/less common context for raising children.
Examples
Mi abuelo se dedicaba a la cría de caballos.
My grandfather was dedicated to horse breeding/raising.
Educación vs. Cría
Learners often confuse 'educación' and 'cría' by using 'cría' when they mean the upbringing and manners of a person. Remember that 'cría' is primarily for animals, while 'educación' is for how a person is raised.
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