granja
Wordform Details
Translation: farm
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
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Dictionary Form Details
Lemma Details
Translation: farm; farmhouse; ranch
Part of Speech: noun
Etymology: From Old French 'grange' (barn, granary), which came from Late Latin 'granica' (grain storehouse), derived from Latin 'granum' (grain, seed). The English word 'grange' shares this same root, though it now typically refers to a country house or a local chapter of the farmers' association rather than a working farm. The connection to grain production highlights the agricultural origins of farms.
Commonality: 70%
Guessability: 30%
Register: neutral
Example Usage
Mi abuelo tiene una granja en el campo.
My grandfather has a farm in the countryside.
Visitamos una granja lechera donde ordeñan vacas.
We visited a dairy farm where they milk cows.
Los niños aprendieron mucho en la granja escuela.
The children learned a lot at the farm school.
Trabaja en una granja avícola criando pollos.
He works on a poultry farm raising chickens.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'grain' (which shares the same root) being grown on a farm.
- The word sounds a bit like 'grange' in English, which is related to farming and rural life.
- Associate 'gran' in 'granja' with 'grand' - farms are grand, open spaces.
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Cultural Context
In Spanish-speaking countries, 'granjas' are important cultural and economic institutions. In rural areas, they often represent a traditional way of life. 'Granjas escuela' (farm schools) are popular educational destinations for urban children to learn about agriculture and animal husbandry.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'granja' means 'farm', 'grano' means 'grain' or 'pimple'. They share etymological roots but have different meanings.
Notes: Both words relate to agriculture, but 'granja' is the place where agricultural activities happen, while 'grano' is an agricultural product.
Mnemonic: 'Granja' ends with 'ja' - think 'just a farm', while 'grano' ends with 'no' - 'no, it's just the grain itself'.
Explanation: 'Granja' is the entire farm, while 'granero' specifically means 'granary' or 'barn' where grain is stored.
Notes: A 'granero' would typically be found on a 'granja', showing their relationship.
Mnemonic: Think of 'granero' as containing 'grain' + 'ero' (place for), so it's 'a place for grain', while 'granja' is the broader concept of a farm.