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campos

KAHM-pohs/ˈkampo̞s/

“campos” means “fields” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

fields, countryside

Also: plains
NounmA1
A wide, expansive view of agricultural land. The scene shows neatly plowed brown fields and planted green fields under a bright blue sky, illustrating farmland.

📝 In Action

En primavera, los campos se llenan de flores amarillas.

A1

In spring, the fields fill up with yellow flowers.

Preferimos pasar el fin de semana en los campos, lejos de la ciudad.

A2

We prefer to spend the weekend in the countryside, far from the city.

Los agricultores trabajan en los campos desde el amanecer.

B1

The farmers work in the fields since dawn.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tierras (lands)
  • zonas rurales (rural areas)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • campos de cultivo – cultivated fields
  • aire de los campos – country air

fields, domains

Also: scopes
NounmB1neutral/formal
Three distinct, brightly colored circular icons representing different subjects or areas of study. One circle contains a science symbol like a beaker, another a paintbrush for art, and the third a stack of books for literature.

📝 In Action

Sus conocimientos abarcan varios campos de la medicina.

B1

His knowledge covers various fields of medicine.

Estos dos campos de investigación están muy relacionados.

B2

These two fields of research are very related.

La tecnología ha abierto nuevos campos de trabajo para los jóvenes.

B2

Technology has opened new fields of work for young people.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • áreas (areas)
  • disciplinas (disciplines)

Common Collocations

  • campos de la ciencia – fields of science
  • campos laborales – job fields

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "campos" in Spanish:

domains→fields→plains→scopes→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: campos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'campos' to mean 'fields of study'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
campo(field, countryside (singular)) — Noun
campesino(farmer, peasant) — Noun
campestre(rural, rustic) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
tramposlampos
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin word *campus*, which meant 'an open space,' 'a plain,' or 'a field.' It has kept its original meaning very closely over time.

First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th-11th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: campoFrench: champ

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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.