How to Say "agricultural" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “agricultural” is “agrícola” — use this word when referring to things directly related to farming activities, land cultivation, or the equipment used in agriculture..
agrícola
Examples
Mi abuelo compró maquinaria agrícola nueva para su granja.
My grandfather bought new farming machinery for his farm.
agropecuario
/ah-gro-peh-kwah-ryo//a.ɣɾo.pe.ˈkwa.ɾjo/
Examples
El sector agropecuario es la base de la economía en esta región.
The farming and livestock sector is the foundation of the economy in this region.
Necesitamos nuevos productos agropecuarios para proteger las cosechas y los animales.
We need new farming and livestock products to protect the crops and the animals.
La feria agropecuaria atrae a miles de visitantes cada año.
The farming and ranching fair attracts thousands of visitors every year.
It changes for gender
Since this is an adjective ending in -o, it changes to 'agropecuaria' when describing feminine nouns like 'la zona' or 'la industria'.
A two-in-one word
This word combines two ideas: 'agro' (plants/crops) and 'pecuario' (animals). Use it when you want to talk about the whole farm, not just the plants.
Don't use it only for plants
Mistake: “Using 'agropecuario' when you only mean a cornfield.”
Correction: If there are no animals involved, 'agrícola' (agricultural) is better. Use 'agropecuario' when cows, sheep, or pigs are part of the picture too.
agrario
/ah-grah-ryo//aˈɣɾa.ɾjo/
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 vs. Agropecuario
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