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granjero

grahn-HEH-roh/ɡɾanˈxeɾo/

“granjero” means “farmer” in Spanish (person who works on a farm).

farmer, rancher

Also: husbandman
NounmA1
Mexico
A storybook illustration of a happy farmer standing in a sunny field wearing a straw hat and blue overalls, holding a basket overflowing with fresh vegetables.

📝 In Action

El granjero se levantó al amanecer para ordeñar las vacas.

A1

The farmer got up at dawn to milk the cows.

Mi tío es granjero y cultiva principalmente trigo y cebada.

A2

My uncle is a farmer and mainly grows wheat and barley.

Los granjeros de la región se reunieron para discutir el precio del mercado.

B1

The ranchers (or farmers) of the region met to discuss the market price.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • agricultor (agriculturalist (more formal))
  • labrador (laborer/field worker (often regional))

Common Collocations

  • granjero lechero – dairy farmer
  • granjero orgánico – organic farmer

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "granjero" in Spanish:

farmer→husbandman→rancher→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: granjero

Question 1 of 1

If you visit a 'granja' (farm), whom would you expect to meet?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
granja(farm, ranch) — Noun
granjera(female farmer) — Noun
granjear(to earn, to gain (less common verb)) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the noun 'granja' (farm or grange), which itself has roots in ancient Germanic languages, combined with the common Spanish suffix '-ero', which is used to indicate a profession or a person associated with that thing.

First recorded: Mid-15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: granjaFrench (older): grange

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'dairy farmer'?

You can combine 'granjero' with the word for dairy/milk: 'granjero lechero'.

Is 'granjero' the same as 'campesino'?

Not exactly. 'Granjero' specifically means someone who owns or runs the farm/ranch. 'Campesino' is a broader term for a rural worker or peasant, often focusing more on the labor than the ownership.