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
1
An open field or plain, especially in Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking regions.
"Cattle grazed across the wide campo outside the village."
2
Informal term for a campus police officer.
"A campo waved the car through the gate."
How to use campo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context, either open countryside (Spanish/Portuguese) or campus security slang.
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Word forms
- Plural
- campos
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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".
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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