campesinos
“campesinos” means “farmers” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
farmers, peasantsAlso: country folk
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Los campesinos cultivan maíz y frijoles.
A1The farmers grow corn and beans.
Muchos campesinos asistieron a la reunión 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.
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rural, country-styleAlso: rustic
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Me encantan los paisajes campesinos de esta región.
B1I love the rural landscapes of this region.
Llevaban unos sombreros campesinos muy grandes.
B2They were wearing very large country-style hats.
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Quick Quiz: campesinos
Question 1 of 2
Which of these people would most likely be called 'campesinos'?
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📚 Etymology
From the Spanish word 'campo' (field), which comes from the Latin word 'campus,' meaning a flat piece of land or a level space.
First recorded: 13th century
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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.