Spanish Conversation · Level 60
76 words
Spanish word
rural
Pronunciation
IPA/ruˈɾal/
Meaning
- adjectiverural
Example
Vivo en una zona rural.
I live in a rural area.
More examples
La comunidad rural organizó una feria local.
The rural community organized a local fair.
Core concept
A farming area outside towns and cities.
Common phrases
comunidad rural
rural community
vida rural
rural life
agricultura rural
rural agriculture
Similar words
campestre: Green countryside full of nature, open spaces, and a relaxed, scenic mood.
rústico: Plain, rough-hewn houses, paths, and details that feel simple and unadorned.
pueblerino: Small-town or village atmosphere with close social ties and everyday local rhythms.
provincial: Regional towns or districts outside big cities, showing a nonurban, local character.
Definition in Spanish
Que describe lugares del campo, como pueblos, fincas o áreas agrícolas, en contraste con lo urbano.
Word origin
From Latin rus 'field' plus suffix -alis, which form ruralis in the Romance languages and give the modern Spanish sense 'of the countryside'.
Usage tips
- Used primarily for places and areas rather than people, where Spanish often prefers campesino or de campo to describe rural residents.
Opposites
- urbanourbanadjective