rural

roo-RAHL/ruˈɾal/

“rural” means “rural” in Spanish (related to the countryside).

rural, country

Also: rustic

Mucha gente prefiere la tranquilidad de la vida rural.

Many people prefer the peace of country life.

El turismo rural ha crecido mucho en esta región.

Rural tourism has grown a lot in this region.

El gobierno quiere mejorar las escuelas en el medio rural.

The government wants to improve schools in rural areas.

Words that translate to "rural" in Spanish:

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Which of these is the correct way to say 'the rural zones'?

👥 Word Family▼

ruralidad(rurality / quality of being rural) — Noun

ruralismo(ruralism) — Noun

rururbanización(the mix of rural and urban areas) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'ruralis,' which comes from 'rus' (meaning 'the country' or 'fields'). It's related to the word 'rustic'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: ruralFrench: rural

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Is 'rural' used differently in Spain than in Latin America?

The meaning is exactly the same everywhere. However, the term 'Turismo rural' is a very specific and popular holiday category in Spain.

Can I use 'del campo' instead of 'rural'?

Yes! 'Del campo' is a bit more informal and literally means 'of the field', while 'rural' sounds slightly more formal or official.

Is there a verb version of this word?

Not directly. To describe moving to the country, you would say 'mudarse al campo' (move to the country).