Spanish word

campero

Pronunciation

IPA/kamˈpeɾo/

Meaning

  • adjectiverustic

Example

Me gusta el estilo campero de esta casa.

I like the rustic style of this house.

Illustration for campero (rustic)

More examples

El ambiente campero del restaurante era acogedor.

The restaurant's rustic atmosphere was cozy.

Core concept

A simple country farmhouse with surrounding fields.

Common phrases

  • ambiente campero

    rustic atmosphere

  • sabor campero

    rustic flavor

Similar words

campestre: Conveys a leisurely, pastoral outdoor atmosphere tied to fields and nature.
rústico: Shows a rough, handcrafted look with aged materials and simple finishes.
ranchero: Displays practical, sturdy qualities with a farm- or ranch-based character.
rural: Pertains to country life or landscapes, highlighting nonurban location and routines.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece o recuerda al campo, indicando cualidades sencillas y naturales.

Word origin

From Spanish campo (from Latin campus) plus the productive suffix -ero, forming adjectives that mean 'of or relating to the countryside'.

Usage tips

  • Used positively for styles or objects (for example, un estilo campero) but when applied to a person it often implies unsophistication or being country-like.

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