Campillo (en. Meadow)

/kamˈpiʎo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Open land, generally with vegetation.
The campillo was filled with wildflowers.
El campillo estaba lleno de flores silvestres.
Type of land where cultivation is possible.
The farmers prepared the campillo for sowing.
Los agricultores preparaban el campillo para la siembra.
Name of some localities in Spain.
I visited Campillo de Azaba during my vacation.
Visité Campillo de Azaba durante mis vacaciones.

Etymology

From the Latin term 'campiculus', diminutive of 'campus', which means 'field'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the campillo
To be in a remote or rural place.
estar en el campillo
to make campillo
Refers to cultivating or working on a small plot of land.
hacer campillo

Related Words

campiña
Fertile and cultivated land.
campiña
neighborhood
Set of nearby houses.
vecindario

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term to describe a recreational place.
Let's go to the campillo to spend the afternoon with friends.
Vamos al campillo a pasar la tarde con amigos.
Refers to a group of people in an open space.
The campillo was filled with people during the weekend.
El campillo se llenó de gente durante el fin de semana.