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breeding in Spanish

breeding in Spanish is cópula, preñada — breeding means the controlled mating of animals or plants to produce or improve particular characteristics.

breeding in Spanish

cópula
noun
The act of copulation in animals.
preñada
noun
Nurture; education; formation of manners.

What does "breeding" mean?

  1. noun The controlled mating of animals or plants to produce or improve particular characteristics.
    "Selective breeding has changed dogs enormously over centuries."
  2. noun Refined manners and upbringing, especially as a mark of a privileged background.
    "His good breeding showed in the way he greeted every guest."
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breeding in a sentence

  • Selective breeding has changed dogs enormously over centuries.
  • The farm specializes in breeding rare cattle.
  • His good breeding showed in the way he greeted every guest.

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What is "breeding" in Spanish?

"breeding" in Spanish is cópula, preñada. breeding means: The controlled mating of animals or plants to produce or improve particular characteristics.

How do you use "breeding" in a sentence?

Example: "Selective breeding has changed dogs enormously over centuries." In Spanish, "breeding" is cópula, preñada.

Are there other ways to say "breeding" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "breeding": cópula, preñada.

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