granero
“granero” means “barn” in Spanish (agricultural building).
barn, granary
Also: storehouse (for crops)
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El agricultor guardó el maíz cosechado en el granero.
A2The farmer stored the harvested corn in the barn.
Necesitamos reparar el techo del granero antes de que empiece la temporada de lluvias.
B1We need to repair the roof of the granary before the rainy season starts.
En las películas antiguas, a menudo bailan en el granero durante las fiestas rurales.
B2In old movies, they often dance in the barn during rural festivals.
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Quick Quiz: granero
Question 1 of 1
If a farmer is storing wheat after the harvest, where would they put it?
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The word comes directly from the Spanish word 'grano' (grain) combined with the common Spanish suffix '-ero,' which is used to indicate a container or a place for storing something. It literally means 'the place for grain.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'granero' and 'granja'?
'Granja' means 'farm'—it refers to the whole property, including the land, animals, and buildings. 'Granero' is just one specific building on the farm, used for storing grain.