Campesino (en. Peasant)

/kam.peˈsi.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition_text: A person who works the land, often in rural conditions.

Example_sentence: The peasant grows corn on his farm.

El campesino cultiva maíz en su terreno.

Definition_text: An individual belonging to an agrarian community.

Example_sentence: The peasants organize local markets to sell their products.

Los campesinos organizan mercados locales para vender sus productos.

Definition_text: An inhabitant of a rural area who is dedicated to farming the land.

Example_sentence: The peasant has a deep knowledge of the cultivation techniques in his region.

El campesino conoce profundamente las técnicas de cultivo de su región.

Etymology_origin: From the Latin 'campesinus', which means 'of the field'.

Phrase: peasant at heart

Meaning: Refers to someone who enjoys rural life and working in the fields.

campesino de corazón

Phrase: peasant cultivation

Meaning: Traditional cultivation methods carried out by peasants.

cultivo campesino

Phrase: in the field

Meaning: Reference to life or activities carried out in rural areas.

en el campo

Related_word: agriculture

Description: Activity related to the production of crops.

agricultura

Related_word: rural

Description: Pertaining to or related to the countryside.

rural

Related_word: sustainability

Description: Practice aimed at preserving the environment in agricultural activities.

sostenibilidad

Meaning: Used to refer to someone with a simple life dedicated to the land.

Example: That guy is a real peasant, always working in his garden.

Ese tipo es un verdadero campesino, siempre trabajando en su huerta.

Meaning: In some contexts, it is used with a pejorative connotation to refer to someone uncouth.

Example: Don't be a peasant, try to behave better at the party.

No seas campesino, intenta comportarte mejor en la fiesta.