Campesinos (en. Farmers)

/kampesiˈnos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who are engaged in agriculture and live in rural areas.
Peasants cultivate the land to support their families.
Los campesinos cultivan la tierra para sustentar a sus familias.
Inhabitants of the countryside, especially those who depend on agriculture.
Peasants often face economic difficulties.
Los campesinos muchas veces enfrentan dificultades económicas.
Agricultural workers who often practice traditional farming.
Peasants usually use ancestral farming techniques.
Los campesinos suelen utilizar técnicas de cultivo ancestrales.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'campesinus', which means 'of the field'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

peasant at heart
A person who enjoys rural life and agriculture.
campesino de corazón
peasant life
A lifestyle characteristic of people living in the countryside.
vida campesina
peasant mentality
A way of thinking and acting influenced by rural traditions.
mentalidad campesina

Related Words

agriculture
Practice of cultivating the land to produce food.
agricultura
rural
Related to the countryside or life in non-urban areas.
rural
farmer
Person who works the land or in agriculture.
labrador

Slang Meanings

Disparaging use to refer to people with limited skills.
Don’t be a peasant in the office, use more creativity.
No seas campesino en la oficina, usa más creatividad.
Colloquial term to describe someone who lives simply.
You’re such a peasant, you always prefer the natural.
Eres tan campesino, siempre prefieres lo natural.