vida de campo
/bida de kampo/from spelling rules
vida de campo is the Spanish phrase for country living.
The phrase refers to a lifestyle characterized by residing and working in a rural area rather than in a town or city.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of vida (life), de (of) and campo (field or countryside).
Which one should you use?
vida rural can be used as a more formal or technical synonym.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term vida rural may be used instead of vivir en el campo when referring to country living. In some Latin American countries, the term el campo is used to refer to the countryside.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, referring to someone as a campesino to describe their 'country living' can be a neutral description of a farmer, but it can also be used as a derogatory slur to imply someone is uneducated.
- The word campo is used in sports to describe the playing area for soccer and American football, effectively turning the 'countryside' into a 'pitch'.
- The word campo shares its roots with the English word 'campus', which originally referred to a wide, open field before being used for university grounds.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo es la vida en el campo?What is country living like?
- La vida en el campo es tranquila y relajada. Disfruto de la paz y la belleza natural que me rodea.Country living is peaceful and relaxed. I enjoy the peace and natural beauty that surrounds me.
- ¡Disfruta de la vida en el campo!Enjoy country living!
- Extraño la vida de campo.I miss country living.
- La vida de campo es muy tranquila.Country living is very peaceful.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their dream homes.
- LucíaMateo, ¿te gusta la vida de campo?Mateo, do you like country living?
- MateoSí, me encanta el aire puro.Yes, I love the fresh air.
- LucíaYo quiero mudarme al campo pronto.I want to move to the country soon.
- MateoSería un gran cambio para ti, Lucía.It would be a big change for you, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries campo, de, vida, CC BY-SA 4.0.
