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"Campesinos" is a form of "campesino", a noun which is often translated as "peasant". "Intelectuales" is a form of "intelectual", an adjective which is often translated as "intellectual". Learn more about the difference between "campesinos" and "intelectuales" below.
el campesino, la campesina(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. peasant
Los campesinos del pueblo construyeron este pozo para regar sus campos.The peasants of the village built this well to water their fields.
b. farmer
Yo vengo de una larga tradición de campesinos argentinos.I come from a long line of Argentine farmers.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. rural
La vida campesina puede ser dura, pero es gratificante.Rural life can be hard, but it is rewarding.
b. country
Su comunidad campesina no permite el uso de celulares ni cámaras.Their country community does not allow the use of cell phones or cameras.
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intelectual(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. intellectual
La alta capacidad intelectual de los superdotados requiere una enseñanza especializada.The high intellectual capacity of the exceptionally gifted requires a specialized teaching.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. intellectual
Mario es un intelectual que se pasa el día leyendo literatura.Mario is an intellectual who spends the whole day reading literature.
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