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Agricultura (en. Agriculture)

/a.ɡɾi.kuɾ.tu.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Activity dedicated to the production of food through the cultivation of plants and the raising of animals.

Agriculture is fundamental to a country's economy.

La agricultura es fundamental para la economía de un país.

Set of methods and practices used in land cultivation.

Sustainable agriculture seeks to minimize environmental impact.

La agricultura sostenible busca minimizar el impacto ambiental.

Branch of economics that deals with analyzing the natural resources used in food production.

Agricultural economics students study the relationship between agriculture and the economy.

Los estudiantes de economía agrícola estudian la relación entre la agricultura y la economía.

Etymology

From Latin 'agricultura', composed of 'ager' meaning 'field' and 'cultura' meaning 'cultivation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

organic agriculture

Agricultural practice that uses organic and natural methods for cultivation.

agricultura orgánica

subsistence agriculture

Form of cultivation that seeks to meet the basic needs of the family that produces it.

agricultura de subsistencia

intensive agriculture

Agricultural system that seeks to maximize production using technology and resources.

agricultura intensiva

agricultural systems

Set of practices and methods used in food production.

sistemas agrícolas

Related Words

farmer

Person dedicated to agriculture.

agricultor

crop

Action of cultivating the land.

cultivo

harvesting

Act of collecting agricultural products.

recolección

land

Soil or land designated for agriculture.

tierra

Slang Meanings

Fieldwork

Yesterday I was doing fieldwork, harvesting corn.

Ayer estuve haciendo la chamba del campo, cosechando maíz.

Farmer's world

Life in the farmer's world can be tough but rewarding.

La vida en el mundo agricultor puede ser dura pero gratificante.