El campo
Example: Los niños juegan felices en el campo durante el verano.
Definition
"El campo" refers to rural areas or countryside outside cities and towns, often characterized by open spaces, nature, and agricultural land. It is a place where children might play happily during summer, away from urban environments.
Etymology
The phrase "el campo" originates from Latin 'campus,' meaning 'open field' or 'plain.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to represent rural land or countryside. Did you know? The same root appears in English words like 'camp' and 'campus.'
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"El campo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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