Cría (en. Offspring)

/ˈkɾi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Young individual of an animal species, especially mammals.

Example Sentence: The offspring of the whale is very large at birth.

La cría de la ballena es muy grande al nacer.

Definition: The process of growth and development of a living being from its birth.

Example Sentence: The rearing of chicks is careful on the farm.

La cría de los pollos es cuidadosa en la granja.

Definition: Activity of reproduction and rearing of animals or crops.

Example Sentence: The breeding of livestock is essential for its production.

La cría de ganado es fundamental para su producción.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'to rear', which comes from the Latin 'creare'.

Common Phrase: human offspring

Common Phrase Meaning: It refers to children or young individuals in the stage of development.

cría humana

Common Phrase: to have an offspring

Common Phrase Meaning: To be in the situation of rearing an animal or a plant.

tener una cría

Common Phrase: captive breeding

Common Phrase Meaning: The process of breeding animals in a controlled environment.

cría en cautiverio

Related Word: to rear

Related Word Description: The act of feeding and caring for someone or something to help it develop.

criar

Related Word: breeder

Related Word Description: A person dedicated to rearing animals or plants.

criador

Related Word: rearing

Related Word Description: Action of rearing and caring for a child, animal, or crop.

crianza

Slang Meaning: In some contexts, it refers to a small child.

Slang Example: That offspring is playing in the park.

Esa cría está jugando en el parque.

Slang Meaning: Colloquial use to refer to a small new member in a group.

Slang Example: When the little one joined the gang, everyone was happy.

Cuando llegó la cría a la pandilla, todos estaban felices.