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.