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How to Say "agrarian" in Spanish

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agrario

/ah-grah-ryo//aˈɣɾa.ɾjo/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'agrario' when referring to the social structure, land ownership, or policies related to land distribution and peasant communities.
A vast green landscape divided into neat, different-colored rectangular plots of farmland with a small farmhouse in the distance.

Examples

La reforma agraria permitió que muchos campesinos tuvieran su propia tierra.

The land reform allowed many farmers to have their own land.

El sector agrario es fundamental para la economía de este país.

The agricultural sector is fundamental for this country's economy.

Existen leyes agrarias que protegen los derechos de los trabajadores.

There are land laws that protect workers' rights.

Adjective Agreement

Since this word ends in -o, it must match the noun it describes. Use 'agrario' for masculine nouns and 'agraria' for feminine nouns like 'la reforma agraria'.

Where to place it

In Spanish, 'agrario' almost always comes after the noun it describes, such as 'el conflicto agrario'.

Confusing 'agrario' with 'agrícola'

Mistake: “Using 'agrario' to describe a tractor or a farming technique.”

Correction: Use 'agrícola' for the tools and acts of farming (like a tractor), and 'agrario' for the laws, politics, and social issues of the land.

agrícola

adjectiveB1formal
Use 'agrícola' when discussing the technical or economic aspects of farming, such as machinery, products, or general agricultural activities.

Examples

Mi abuelo compró maquinaria agrícola nueva para su granja.

My grandfather bought new farming machinery for his farm.

Agrario vs. Agrícola

Learners often confuse 'agrario' and 'agrícola' because both relate to farming. Remember that 'agrario' focuses on the social and ownership aspects of land, while 'agrícola' is more about the act and tools of farming itself.

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