Canpo (en. Field)

/ˈkan.po/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A wide, open area, generally covered with grass.
The canpo is an ideal place for walking dogs.
El canpo es un lugar ideal para pasear con los perros.
Land designated for agriculture.
Farmers work hard in the canpo during the planting season.
Los agricultores trabajan duro en el canpo durante la temporada de siembra.
An area where outdoor activities take place.
In the canpo, picnics can be had and nature enjoyed.
En el canpo se pueden hacer picnics y disfrutar de la naturaleza.

Etymology

The word 'canpo' is a colloquial variant of 'campo', of Latin origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go to the canpo
Visiting rural or countryside areas.
ir al canpo
to make a canpo
Carrying out recreational activities in nature.
hacer un canpo

Related Words

campo
Extension of land that can be cultivated or used for recreational activities.
campo
campesino
A person who lives and works in the countryside, usually in agriculture.
campesino

Slang Meanings

Outdoor space used for parties or events.
They had a big party in the canpo this weekend.
Hicieron una gran fiesta en el canpo este fin de semana.
Rural recreational place.
We spent the day in the canpo, away from the noise of the city.
Pasamos el día en el canpo, lejos del ruido de la ciudad.