campesinos
/kahm-peh-SEE-nohs/
farmers
Campesinos refers to the people who work and cultivate the land.
campesinos(noun)
farmers
?people who work on the land
,peasants
?traditional rural workers or historical context
country folk
?people living in the countryside
π In Action
Los campesinos cultivan maΓz y frijoles.
A1The farmers grow corn and beans.
Muchos campesinos asistieron a la reuniΓ³n del pueblo.
A2Many country people attended the town meeting.
La vida de los campesinos es dura pero tranquila.
B1The life of the farmers is hard but peaceful.
π‘ Grammar Points
Group Meanings
Because this word is plural and masculine, it can refer to a group of only men or a mixed group of men and women together.
β Common Pitfalls
People vs. Places
Mistake: "Using 'campo' when you mean 'campesino'."
Correction: Use 'campo' for the physical field or countryside, and 'campesinos' for the people who live and work there.
β Usage Tips
Choosing the Right Word
In a formal or business context, 'agricultores' is often used. 'Campesinos' has a more traditional, humble, or cultural feel.
The word campesino can also describe things that are rural or related to the country.
campesinos(adjective)
rural
?describing things related to the country
,country-style
?describing appearance or tradition
rustic
?simple or traditional style
π In Action
Me encantan los paisajes campesinos de esta regiΓ³n.
B1I love the rural landscapes of this region.
Llevaban unos sombreros campesinos muy grandes.
B2They were wearing very large country-style hats.
π‘ Grammar Points
Matching Nouns
As an adjective, 'campesinos' must describe a plural, masculine noun, like 'pueblos' (towns) or 'mercados' (markets).
β Usage Tips
Describing Things
Use this word when you want to emphasize the charm or traditional nature of something from the countryside.
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: campesinos
Question 1 of 2
Which of these people would most likely be called 'campesinos'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'campesino' and 'agricultor'?
'Agricultor' is a more professional term for someone in the business of farming. 'Campesino' is a broader term that includes social and cultural ties to the countryside and traditional ways of life.
Can I use 'campesinos' to mean 'campers'?
No! People who go camping are called 'campistas'. 'Campesinos' always refers to people who live/work in the country permanently.