Criador (en. Breeder)

/kɾiaˈðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person who is dedicated to breeding animals.
The horse breeder has a great reputation in the region.
El criador de caballos tiene una gran reputación en la región.
A person who produces or cultivates something.
The flower breeder sold his harvest at the local market.
El criador de flores vendió su cosecha en el mercado local.

Etymology

From the verb 'criar', which means to feed and educate living beings.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Livestock breeder
A person dedicated to breeding grazing animals.
criador de ganado
Poultry breeder
A person who specializes in the breeding of birds.
criador de aves

Related Words

Breeding
The act of breeding or the offspring of animals.
cría
Cattle ranching
An economic activity related to livestock breeding.
ganadería

Slang Meanings

Breeder in a more informal or colloquial context.
That guy is a purebred puppy breeder, he always sells at good prices.
Ese tipo es un criador de cachorros de raza, siempre vende a buenos precios.
Referring to a breeder of agricultural products.
He is a country breeder, he always has fresh tomatoes for sale.
Es un criador del campo, siempre tiene tomates frescos para vender.