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.

granjero

grahn-HEH-roh

NounmA1

farmer?person who works on a farm,rancher?person who raises livestock

Also:husbandman?older term for farmer

📝 In Action

El granjero se levantó al amanecer para ordeñar las vacas.

The farmer got up at dawn to milk the cows.

Mi tío es granjero y cultiva principalmente trigo y cebada.

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

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

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

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Change

Since 'granjero' ends in -o, it refers to a man. To talk about a woman who does the same job, you simply change the ending to -a: 'la granjera'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Granjero' and 'Agricultor'

Mistake: "Using 'agricultor' when you mean a small, general farmer."

Correction: 'Granjero' is the common, everyday word for someone who runs a farm or ranch. 'Agricultor' is more formal and focuses specifically on crop cultivation (agriculture).

⭐ Usage Tips

Remember the Root Word

The word comes directly from 'granja' (farm). Thinking of the word 'farm' helps you remember what a 'granjero' does.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: granjero

Question 1 of 1

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

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Word Family

granja(farm, ranch) - noun

granjera(female farmer) - noun

granjear(to earn, to gain (less common verb)) - verb

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.