rural
rural
adjective rroo-RAHL Less Common
Origin: From Latin ruralis, of the countryside.
Usage Note
Rural is invariable for gender (zona rural, área rural) and simply adds -es in the plural (zonas rurales). It contrasts with urbano ('urban'). The phrase mundo rural ('rural world') is a common set expression in journalism and policy discussions.
Examples
"Viven en una zona rural del norte."
Natural Translation
They live in a rural area of the north.
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