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granja

GRAHN-hah

nounfA1

farm?agricultural land and buildings

Also:ranch?especially for raising livestock,dairy farm?when focused on milk production

📝 In Action

Mi abuela creció en una granja cerca del pueblo.

My grandmother grew up on a farm near the town.

Todos los animales de la granja necesitan ser alimentados antes del anochecer.

All the farm animals need to be fed before nightfall.

Estamos planeando pasar el fin de semana en una granja orgánica para desconectar.

We are planning to spend the weekend at an organic farm to disconnect.

Word Connections

Synonyms

hacienda (estate/large farm (often historical))
cortijo (country house/farmhouse (Spain))

Common Collocations

animales de granja – farm animals
trabajar en la granja – to work on the farm
productos de la granja – farm products

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun

Since 'granja' is a feminine noun, you must always use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la granja', 'una granja grande').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Granja' and 'Jardín'

Mistake: "Using 'granja' when referring to a small garden or backyard vegetable patch."

Correction: Use 'jardín' or 'huerto' (vegetable garden) for small plots. 'Granja' implies a large, commercial agricultural operation.

⭐ Usage Tips

Farm vs. Ranch Distinction

While 'granja' often works for 'farm,' for very large operations focused primarily on cattle or horses (like in the US West), 'rancho' is often preferred, especially in Mexico and Central America.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: granja

Question 1 of 2

Which word describes the person who works at the granja?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

granjero(farmer (male)) - noun

granjera(farmer (female)) - noun

granja escuela(teaching farm / petting farm) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'granja' to refer to a very large cattle ranch?

Yes, you can, but depending on the region (especially in Mexico), the word 'rancho' might be more common or specific for a large property dedicated mainly to raising cattle or horses.

How is 'granja' different from 'campo'?

'Granja' refers to a specific property or agricultural business (the farm itself). 'Campo' is a broader term meaning 'the countryside' or 'the field' in general.