Rurales (en. Rural)

/ruˈɾales/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Referring to the aspects or characteristics of life or environment in the countryside.
Rural communities face different challenges than urban ones.
Las comunidades rurales enfrentan retos diferentes a los urbanos.
Characteristic of a landscape or activity that takes place in the countryside.
Agriculture is a fundamental rural activity.
La agricultura es una actividad rural fundamental.
Related to non-urbanized areas, where nature and agriculture predominate.
They live in a rural region with many traditions.
Viven en una región rural con muchas tradiciones.

Etymology

Derived from Latin 'ruralis', meaning 'belonging to the countryside'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rural life
Lifestyle associated with countryside activities.
vida rural
rural development
Planning and actions to improve the quality of life in rural areas.
desarrollo rural
rural village
Small population living in the countryside.
pueblo rural

Related Words

rurality
Condition or quality of being rural.
ruralidad
peasant
Person who works the land.
campesino

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term to refer to countryside people.
Some say he's a 'rural' when talking about someone who lives in the village.
Algunos dicen que es un 'rural' cuando hablan de alguien que vive en el pueblo.