campos
/KAHM-pohs/
fields
Visualizing 'campos' as vast agricultural fields.
📝 In Action
En primavera, los campos se llenan de flores amarillas.
A1In spring, the fields fill up with yellow flowers.
Preferimos pasar el fin de semana en los campos, lejos de la ciudad.
A2We prefer to spend the weekend in the countryside, far from the city.
Los agricultores trabajan en los campos desde el amanecer.
B1The farmers work in the fields since dawn.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Noun
This word is the plural form of the masculine noun 'campo' (field/countryside). Remember to use plural articles and adjectives with it, like 'los campos bonitos'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'campo' and 'país'
Mistake: "Usar 'el país' para referirse a la naturaleza."
Correction: Use 'los campos' or 'el campo' when talking about the rural areas outside the city. 'País' means a whole nation or country.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about the Countryside
While 'campos' is plural (fields), many native speakers use the singular 'el campo' when referring to the general concept of 'the countryside' or 'the rural area'.
Visualizing 'campos' as distinct areas of study or expertise.
campos(noun)
fields
?areas of study or expertise
,domains
?areas of influence or knowledge
scopes
?range of application
📝 In Action
Sus conocimientos abarcan varios campos de la medicina.
B1His knowledge covers various fields of medicine.
Estos dos campos de investigación están muy relacionados.
B2These two fields of research are very related.
La tecnología ha abierto nuevos campos de trabajo para los jóvenes.
B2Technology has opened new fields of work for young people.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
This meaning is an extension of the idea of a physical 'field.' Just like English, Spanish uses the word for an open space to mean an open area of study or expertise.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
When discussing academic or professional topics, using 'campos' sounds intellectual and precise. It's a great word for essays or presentations.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: campos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'campos' to mean 'fields of study'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'campos' and 'pueblos'?
'Campos' refers to the open, rural, agricultural land itself (the countryside). 'Pueblos' refers to small towns or villages, which are places where people live, often located within the 'campos'.
Can 'campos' be used to mean a sports field?
Yes, it can! You often hear 'campos de fútbol' (soccer fields) or 'campos de golf' (golf courses). This is another extension of the physical meaning.