campos: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowFormal / Academic / Literary
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What does “campos” mean?
The plural form of 'campo', a word of Spanish/Portuguese origin meaning a field, open countryside, or prairie, particularly in Latin American contexts.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The plural form of 'campo', a word of Spanish/Portuguese origin meaning a field, open countryside, or prairie, particularly in Latin American contexts.
Refers to rural or agricultural lands, plains, or open grasslands, often used in geographical, historical, or cultural discussions about Latin America, Spain, or Portugal.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage between BrE and AmE, as the word is a low-frequency loanword in both varieties. It might appear slightly more in AmE texts due to greater cultural and geographical focus on Latin America.
Connotations
Carries connotations of rural life, agriculture, historical land use, and specific Latin American or Iberian landscapes.
Frequency
Extremely rare in general usage. Its appearance is highly context-dependent.
Grammar
How to Use “campos” in a Sentence
[the] + campos + [of + geographical area][Verb: traverse/cross/see] + the + camposVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “campos” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- Not applicable as a verb.
American English
- Not applicable as a verb.
adverb
British English
- Not applicable as an adverb.
American English
- Not applicable as an adverb.
adjective
British English
- Not applicable as an adjective.
American English
- Not applicable as an adjective.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually unused.
Academic
Used in geography, history, or Latin American studies texts to describe specific landscapes. Example: 'The settlement patterns were influenced by the extensive campos.'
Everyday
Extremely unlikely to be used in everyday English conversation.
Technical
Used in ecological or agricultural contexts referring to specific biomes in South America, like the Cerrado campos.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “campos”
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Antonyms of “campos”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “campos”
- Using it as a singular noun (e.g., 'a campos'). It is plural. The singular is 'campo'.
- Pronouncing it with a /s/ at the end in the Spanish manner (/s/ sound). In English, the final 's' is typically pronounced /z/ in the American /oʊz/ version.
- Using it in general contexts where 'fields' or 'countryside' would be more natural.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very low-frequency loanword from Spanish/Portuguese, used primarily in specific academic or descriptive contexts.
The singular form is 'campo'.
In British English, it is typically /ˈkæmpɒs/. In American English, it is more commonly /ˈkæmpoʊs/ (ending like 'dose').
Only if you are specifically referring to the Latin American/Iberian context and want to use the local term for stylistic or precise geographical accuracy. Otherwise, 'fields' or 'plains' is preferable for general English.
The plural form of 'campo', a word of Spanish/Portuguese origin meaning a field, open countryside, or prairie, particularly in Latin American contexts.
Campos is usually formal / academic / literary in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Not applicable for this low-frequency loanword.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'CAMPOS' as 'CAMPS' on the open 'O' plains (the 'O' suggesting the open, round horizon of a field).
Conceptual Metaphor
THE LANDSCAPE IS A CANVAS (the campos are often described in sweeping, pictorial terms).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the word 'campos' most appropriately used?