This is the 10559th most frequent Spanish word.
criar
To raise, bring up, or nurture.
In this sentence, "criar" is used in its sense of "raising animals" typically in a farming context.
Ella se dedica a criar gallinas en su granja.
She is dedicated to raising chickens on her farm.
Here, "criar" refers to "raising children," encompassing their upbringing and education by caregivers.
Es importante criar a los hijos con buenos valores.
It is important to raise children with good values.
In this instance, "criar" is used to mean "breeding animals," often in the context of managing reproduction to maintain or create a certain breed.