Labriegos (en. Farmers)

/labɾiˈeɣos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Farmers or peasants who cultivate the land.
Farmers work hard to harvest their crops.
Los labriegos trabajan arduamente para cosechar sus cultivos.
Inhabitants of rural areas who depend on agriculture.
The farmers of the village organize to improve their living conditions.
Los labriegos del pueblo se organizan para mejorar sus condiciones de vida.
People who have a special connection with the land.
Farmers know every corner of their cultivated land.
Los labriegos conocen cada rincón de su tierra cultivada.

Etymology

The term 'labriegos' comes from the Latin 'laborare', which means to work.

Common Phrases and Expressions

farmers of the land
It refers to farmers who directly depend on their crops.
labriegos de la tierra
peasant life
A lifestyle that implies a deep connection with agricultural work.
vida de labriego
labor of a peasant
The effort and dedication that a farmer puts into their daily work.
trabajo de labriego

Related Words

agriculture
Activity of cultivating the land to produce food.
agricultura
cultivation
The action of sowing and harvesting plants.
cultivo
land
The land where agricultural activities are carried out.
tierra

Slang Meanings

Referring to someone who is very hardworking.
That boy is a laborer; he never stops.
Ese chico es un labriego; nunca se detiene.
Used to describe a person stuck in rural life.
He looks like a laborer; he knows nothing about the city.
Parece un labriego; no sabe nada de la ciudad.