confinamiento animal
Lemma Details
Translation: animal confinement; factory farming; intensive animal farming
Part of Speech: noun phrase
Etymology: Derived from 'confinamiento' (confinement) and 'animal' (animal). 'Confinamiento' comes from the verb 'confinar' (to confine), which originates from Latin 'confinis' (bordering, neighboring) composed of 'con-' (with) and 'finis' (boundary, limit). The English cognate 'confinement' shares the same Latin roots. 'Animal' comes directly from Latin 'animal' (a living being, creature), derived from 'anima' (breath, soul).
Commonality: 60%
Guessability: 80%
Register: neutral
Example Usage
El confinamiento animal en granjas industriales ha sido criticado por organizaciones de bienestar animal.
Animal confinement in factory farms has been criticized by animal welfare organizations.
Algunos países están implementando regulaciones más estrictas sobre el confinamiento animal.
Some countries are implementing stricter regulations on animal confinement.
El documental expone las condiciones del confinamiento animal en la industria cárnica.
The documentary exposes the conditions of animal confinement in the meat industry.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'confine' + 'animal' = restricting animals' movement
- Picture animals 'confined' in small spaces like factory farms
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Cultural Context
This term has gained prominence in Spanish-speaking countries with the rise of animal welfare concerns and debates about industrial farming practices. It often appears in discussions about ethical food production, environmental impact, and animal rights activism.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'confinamiento animal' refers specifically to the practice of keeping animals in confined spaces for agricultural purposes, 'confinamiento humano' refers to the restriction of human movement, such as in prisons, quarantine, or lockdowns.
Notes: Both terms use 'confinamiento' but apply to different subjects with different implications and contexts.
Mnemonic: Animal confinement is about farm production; human confinement is about restriction of freedom.