Granjero (en. Farmer)

/ɡɾanˈxeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who works on a farm.
The farmer takes care of his crops and animals.
El granjero cuida de sus cultivos y animales.
Owner of a farm.
The farmer sold his produce at the local market.
El granjero vendió su producción en el mercado local.
One who lives and works in the countryside.
Farmers tend to wake up very early.
Los granjeros suelen levantarse muy temprano.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'granja' with the suffix '-ero', indicating occupation or belonging.

Common Phrases and Expressions

city farmer
Refers to a person who, although living in the city, has interests in rural life.
granjero de ciudad
occasional farmer
A person who only works in agriculture temporarily.
granjero ocasional
modern farmer
Refers to a farmer who uses advanced technology in their agricultural practices.
granjero moderno

Related Words

farm
Land intended for agriculture or animal raising.
granja
agriculture
Cultivation of the earth and food production.
agricultura
livestock farming
Breeding of animals for economic purposes.
ganadería

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term for someone who works in agriculture in a rustic manner.
That guy is a true farmer; he doesn’t use technology to plant.
Ese tipo es un granjero de ley, no usa tecnología para sembrar.
It is used to describe someone unsophisticated or rustic.
He comes from a family of farmers, that's why he is so straightforward.
Viene de una familia de granjeros, por eso es tan directo.