campo

[kam-poh, kahm-]

noun

plural

campos 

1. (in South America) an extensive, nearly level grassland plain.

campo

/ ˈkæmpəʊ /

noun

1. (often plural) level or undulating savanna country, esp in the uplands of Brazil

Word History and Origins

Origin of campo¹

1605–15; < Spanish < Latin campus field

Word History and Origins

Origin of campo¹

American Spanish, from Latin campus

Example Sentences

También lo estará Tommy Edman, que no ha jugado en el campo desde el miércoles pasado debido a una lesión persistente en el tobillo.

From Los Angeles Times

Claudio Campo choked up as he gazed at the tribute.

From Los Angeles Times

Traveling from Phoenix with his son to celebrate the boy’s 11th birthday, Campo shared memories of a player whose greatness felt deeply personal.

From Los Angeles Times

Valenzuela’s nickname, “El Toro,” are inked on Campo’s left arm.

From Los Angeles Times

“I just keep my head up,” Soriano said in Spanish through team interpreter Manny Del Campo when asked after the game about how knowing he’ll be back starting in five days helps him prepare after less-than-ideal appearances.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• pasture 
• plain 
• prairie 
• savanna 
• steppe