campaña
“campaña” means “campaign” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
campaign, drive
Also: push
📝 In Action
El candidato empezó su campaña electoral la semana pasada.
A2The candidate started his electoral campaign last week.
Necesitamos una campaña de concientización sobre el reciclaje.
B1We need an awareness campaign about recycling.
La compañía lanzó una campaña publicitaria muy exitosa.
B2The company launched a very successful advertising campaign.
military campaign
Also: operation
📝 In Action
La campaña militar de Napoleón en Rusia fue desastrosa.
B2Napoleon's military campaign in Russia was disastrous.
El general planeó la campaña con gran detalle.
C1The general planned the campaign with great detail.
season, harvest season
Also: crop year
📝 In Action
La campaña de la aceituna fue excelente este año.
C1The olive harvest season was excellent this year.
Esperamos que la próxima campaña de pesca sea más productiva.
C2We hope the next fishing season will be more productive.
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Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'campaña' in its specialized meaning of 'harvest season'?
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The word comes from the Late Latin term *campania*, which meant 'open country' or 'plain' (like the Italian region Campania). The idea of a 'campaign' or organized effort developed because large-scale activities—whether military operations or farming—took place in those open fields.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'campaña' the same as 'campo'?
No. They are related, but 'campo' means 'field' or 'countryside' (a physical place). 'Campaña' means 'campaign' or 'season' (an organized effort or period of time).
How do I say 'campaign manager' in Spanish?
You would typically say 'director/a de campaña' or 'jefe/a de campaña'.