How to Say "fields" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “fields” is “campos” — use 'campos' when referring to open areas of land used for agriculture or general outdoor spaces..
campos
KAHM-pohs/ˈkampo̞s/
Examples
Los agricultores trabajan en los campos.
The farmers work in the fields.
En primavera, los campos se llenan de flores amarillas.
In spring, the fields fill up with yellow flowers.
Preferimos pasar el fin de semana en los campos, lejos de la ciudad.
We prefer to spend the weekend in the countryside, far from the city.
Los agricultores trabajan en los campos desde el amanecer.
The farmers work in the fields since dawn.
Plural Noun
This word is the plural form of the masculine noun 'campo' (field/countryside). Remember to use plural articles and adjectives with it, like 'los campos bonitos'.
Figurative Use
This meaning is an extension of the idea of a physical 'field.' Just like English, Spanish uses the word for an open space to mean an open area of study or expertise.
Confusing 'campo' and 'país'
Mistake: “Usar 'el país' para referirse a la naturaleza.”
Correction: Use 'los campos' or 'el campo' when talking about the rural areas outside the city. 'País' means a whole nation or country.
campos
KAHM-pohs/ˈkampo̞s/
Examples
La física es un campo fascinante de estudio.
Physics is a fascinating field of study.
En primavera, los campos se llenan de flores amarillas.
In spring, the fields fill up with yellow flowers.
Preferimos pasar el fin de semana en los campos, lejos de la ciudad.
We prefer to spend the weekend in the countryside, far from the city.
Los agricultores trabajan en los campos desde el amanecer.
The farmers work in the fields since dawn.
Plural Noun
This word is the plural form of the masculine noun 'campo' (field/countryside). Remember to use plural articles and adjectives with it, like 'los campos bonitos'.
Figurative Use
This meaning is an extension of the idea of a physical 'field.' Just like English, Spanish uses the word for an open space to mean an open area of study or expertise.
Confusing 'campo' and 'país'
Mistake: “Usar 'el país' para referirse a la naturaleza.”
Correction: Use 'los campos' or 'el campo' when talking about the rural areas outside the city. 'País' means a whole nation or country.
áreas
Examples
Ella trabaja en áreas de investigación biomédica.
She works in areas of biomedical research.
Campos vs. Áreas for Subjects
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