noun

campo

Campo (noun) means an open field or plain, especially in Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking regions. Example: “Cattle grazed across the wide campo outside the village.”

noun

An open field or plain, especially in Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking regions.

"Cattle grazed across the wide campo outside the village."

Informal term for a campus police officer.

"A campo waved the car through the gate."

How to use campo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDepending on context, either open countryside (Spanish/Portuguese) or campus security slang.

Word forms

campos plural, campos plural, Campos plural

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Cattle grazed across the wide _____ outside the village.

Etymology

From campus + the informal -o ending, or directly from Spanish/Portuguese campo, "field".

Origin: Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What does “campo” mean?

The word “campo” means an open field or plain, especially in Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking regions. In plain terms, depending on context, either open countryside (Spanish/Portuguese) or campus security slang.

How do you use “campo” in a sentence?

Here is “campo” used in a sentence: “Cattle grazed across the wide campo outside the village.”

What part of speech is “campo”?

“Campo” is a noun.

Where does the word “campo” come from?

The word “campo” comes from Spanish. From campus + the informal -o ending, or directly from Spanish/Portuguese campo, "field".

How many meanings does “campo” have?

“Campo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an open field or plain, especially in Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking regions.

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