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granja

GRAHN-hah/ˈɡɾanxa/

“granja” means “farm” in Spanish (agricultural land and buildings).

farm

Also: ranch, dairy farm
NounfA1
Argentina, UruguayMexico
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Mi abuela creció en una granja cerca del pueblo.

A1

My grandmother grew up on a farm near the town.

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

A2

All the farm animals need to be fed before nightfall.

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

B1

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

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "granja" in Spanish:

dairy farm→farm→ranch→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: granja

Question 1 of 2

Which word describes the person who works at the granja?

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👥 Word Family▼
granjero(farmer (male)) — Noun
granjera(farmer (female)) — Noun
granja escuela(teaching farm / petting farm) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
naranjazanga
📚 Etymology▼

The word 'granja' comes from the Old French word 'grange,' which meant 'barn' or 'farm building.' This French word itself traces back to the Latin word 'granica,' meaning 'granary' or 'place for storing grain.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: grangePortuguese: granja

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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.