What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gelded
Example
The farmer gelded the bull to prevent it from impregnating the cows. [gelded: verb]
Example
The gelded stallion was much calmer and easier to train. [gelded: adjective]
spayed
Example
The veterinarian spayed the cat to prevent it from having kittens. [spayed: verb]
Example
The spayed dog was less likely to develop certain health problems later in life. [spayed: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Spayed is more commonly used than gelded in everyday language, especially when referring to cats and dogs. Gelded is more commonly used in the context of horses and other livestock.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between gelded and spayed?
Both gelded and spayed are formal terms used in veterinary medicine and animal husbandry. They are not typically used in casual conversation.
