Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

castrar

verb

/kasˈtɾaʁ/

Definition

To castrate; to remove the testes from a male animal or person.

Examples

The vet had to castrar the male dog to prevent him from reproducing.
In agriculture, farmers often castrar livestock to improve temperament.
During the experiment, scientists had to castrar the male frogs to study their behavior.

Meaning

Castrar is the act of surgically removing the reproductive organs of a male, typically done for birth control, behavioral reasons, or medical treatment.