How to Say "country person" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “country person” is “campesino” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El campesino cultiva papas en la montaña.
The farmer grows potatoes in the mountain.
Los campesinos protestaron por los precios del café.
The farmers protested over coffee prices.
Es un humilde campesino que ama su tierra.
He is a humble country person who loves his land.
People and Gender
When talking about a man, use 'el campesino'. If you are talking about a woman, the word changes to 'la campesina'.
Talking about groups
To refer to a group of rural workers (men and women combined), use the masculine plural form: 'los campesinos'.
Don't assume it's an insult
Mistake: “Avoiding the word because 'peasant' sounds negative in English.”
Correction: In Spanish, 'campesino' is often a proud identity for rural workers; it is not inherently an insult.
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