How to Say ‘In the fields’ in Mexican Spanish
En el campo
en el KAHM-poh
[en el KAHM-poh]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally "in the countryside/field." In conversation, it often means rural life or agricultural work, not just standing in one field.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: If your grandmother says she grew up "en el campo," that may open stories about animals, crops, walking long distances, and a very different childhood pace.
Phrase Breakdown
En
[en]
in
Preposition used for location or place.
Vivían En una casa de adobe.
They lived in an adobe house.
el
[el]
the
Masculine singular definite article.
el río pasaba cerca del pueblo.
The river passed near the town.
campo
[KAHM-poh]
countryside / field
Refers to rural land or the countryside.
Mis abuelos vivían en el campo cuando eran jóvenes.
My grandparents lived in the countryside when they were young.
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