Aparear

Aparear is a Spanish verb that primarily refers to pairing or mating animals for reproduction. It is used in zoological, agricultural, and veterinary contexts to describe the act of bringing a male and a female together so they can reproduce. The reflexive form, aparearse, denotes that the animals themselves engage in mating, and it can also appear in general discussions about breeding programs.

In breeding practice, aparear is used to describe arranging matings to produce offspring with desired traits or to maintain a breed. The related noun apareamiento denotes the mating event or process, and the adjective apareado can describe animals that have mated or are ready to mate. Breeders and farmers may plan matings according to factors such as health, age, and breed compatibility, often under the supervision of veterinarians or genetic advisors.

Regional usage of aparear is common in Spain and many Latin American countries, where it appears in agricultural, veterinary, and sometimes wildlife contexts. While the term can be understood broadly, in formal writing about human sexuality it is usually avoided in favor of terms such as procreación or reproducción. In everyday language, aparear remains a precise term for the biological pairing of animals and for discussions of breeding programs.