Ganados (en. Won)

/ɡaˈnaðos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A group of animals that are raised and maintained to obtain products such as meat, milk, or leather.
The farmer takes care of his livestock to ensure good production.
El ganadero cuida de sus ganados para asegurar una buena producción.
Larger or smaller livestock related to agriculture.
On the farm, there are two types of livestock: cattle and pigs.
En la granja hay dos tipos de ganados: bovinos y porcinos.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'ganar', which means to obtain something in exchange for effort.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have large livestock
To create a situation where a lot of profit is obtained.
hacer grandes ganados
quality livestock
Referring to animals that are healthy and productive.
ganados de calidad
to manage the livestock
To properly treat and care for farm animals.
manejar los ganados

Related Words

livestock
A group of animals that are raised on a farm.
ganado
winner
A person or entity that receives an award or success in a contest.
ganador
profit
The benefit obtained from an investment or effort.
ganancia

Slang Meanings

Rural context where livestock is spoken about.
In the village, they say their livestock are the best.
En el pueblo, dicen que sus ganados son los mejores.
Used figuratively to refer to people who are valuable resources.
Those people are the livestock of the company, always contributing effort.
Esa gente es el ganado de la empresa, siempre sumando esfuerzo.