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What does «el campesino» mean in Dominican Spanish?
el campesino
a country person, farmer
| Meaning | a country person, farmer |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | la persona del campo |
| Register | Neutral |
«Los campesinos bajan al pueblo los sábados.»
The country folk come down to town on Saturdays.
No negative charge to it. Another common phrase is «el hombre del campo».
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