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How to Say "agriculturist" in Spanish

The Spanish word foragriculturistis agricultorA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a more formal or technical term for a farming professional
A friendly farmer in denim overalls and a straw hat standing in a lush green field, holding a wooden basket filled with fresh vegetables.

Examples

El agricultor trabaja en el campo desde que sale el sol.

The farmer works in the field since the sun rises.

Mi tío es un agricultor local que vende papas orgánicas.

My uncle is a local farmer who sells organic potatoes.

Los agricultores están preocupados por la falta de lluvia este año.

The farmers are worried about the lack of rain this year.

Dropping the 'A'

When talking about jobs in Spanish, you don't use 'un' or 'una' like in English. Say 'Soy agricultor' (I am farmer) instead of 'Soy un agricultor'.

Making it plural

Since this word ends in the consonant 'r', you add '-es' to the end to make it plural: 'agricultores'.

Using 'Granjero' vs 'Agricultor'

Mistake:Using 'granjero' for everyone who works with land.

Correction: Use 'agricultor' specifically for people who grow crops. 'Granjero' often implies someone working on a small farm with animals (a 'granja').

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