criação, reprodução
1. The process of producing offspring; reproduction of animals or plants
Horse breeding requires careful selection of parents.
A criação de cavalos requer seleção cuidadosa dos pais.
2. The care and upbringing of children; nurturing and education
Good breeding teaches children proper manners and respect.
Uma boa criação ensina às crianças educação e respeito.
3. One's family background, social class, or upbringing
He came from a family of good breeding.
Ele vinha de uma família de boa linhagem.
4. The production or development of a particular plant or animal variety
Cattle breeding is an important agricultural practice.
A criação de gado é uma prática agrícola importante.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'breeding' carries class and social connotations when referring to human upbringing. In Brazil, 'criação' is the primary term used both for animal husbandry and child-rearing, reflecting the cultural importance of family structure. The term 'good breeding' is somewhat formal and traditional, more commonly found in literature or historical contexts than in modern everyday speech.
Related Idioms & Phrases
good breeding - indicating proper upbringing and manners
ill breeding - indicating poor upbringing or lack of manners
selective breeding - controlled reproduction for specific traits
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