campesino
peasant
The Spanish word 'campesino' translates to 'peasant' in English. It is often used to describe a person who lives and works in rural areas, primarily engage in agriculture. It's a term used frequently in regard to the classic agricultural society structure where a small, rural population focuses on farming and raising livestock. 'Campesino' may also refer to a person of low social status in some contexts; however, it mostly carries a connotation of simplicity, hard work, and a close connection to the land.
Example sentences using: campesino
El campesino está trabajando en el campo
The peasant is working in the field
This sentence is straightforward, stating the action that a peasant is doing, which is working in the field. The verb 'está trabajando' means 'is working'. The following phrase 'en el campo' indicates the location of where this action is taking place which means 'in the field'.
El pan del campesino es muy sabroso
The peasant's bread is very tasty
In this sentence, we are depicting the quality of the bread that belongs to the peasant. The phrase 'El pan del campesino' means 'The peasant's bread'. The adjective 'sabroso' means 'tasty', and using it after 'es muy' (is very) indicates a high degree of the quality being spoken about.
Los campesinos de este pueblo son muy hospitalarios
The peasants of this village are very hospitable
This sentence describes the personality trait of a group of peasants belonging to a particular village. The phrase 'Los campesinos de este pueblo' means 'The peasants of this village'. The adjective 'hospitalarios' means 'hospitable', referring to their welcoming and friendly nature.