campaña
/kam-PAH-nya/
campaign
Campaña (Campaign): A planned set of activities to achieve a social or political goal.
campaña(noun)
campaign
?political, advertising, social effort
,drive
?organized effort
push
?intensive marketing effort
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
Even though it ends in '-a', 'campaña' is always a feminine noun. You must use 'la' or 'una' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'el' instead of 'la'
Mistake: "El campaña fue larga."
Correction: La campaña fue larga. Remember to use the feminine article 'la'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Starting a Campaign
The most common verb to use when talking about starting or beginning a campaign is 'lanzar' (to launch).
Campaña (Military Campaign): A series of coordinated military operations.
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
When used in a historical context, 'campaña' almost always refers to military actions or expeditions.
Campaña (Season/Harvesting Period): The specific time frame designated for agriculture or fishing activities.
campaña(noun)
season
?agricultural/fishing period
,harvest season
?crop year
crop year
?annual agricultural output
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Specialized Context
When you hear 'campaña' used alongside words related to crops or farming, it refers to the yearly period of planting, growing, or harvesting.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: campaña
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'campaña' in its specialized meaning of 'harvest season'?
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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'.