rural
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “rural” mean in English?
rural — relating to the countryside or non-urban areas
rural — relating to the countryside or non-urban areas (zona rural, entorno rural, desarrollo rural)
Example sentences
Crecí en una zona rural del norte.
I grew up in a rural area in the north.
El turismo rural ha crecido en los últimos años.
Rural tourism has grown in recent years.
La vida rural tiene sus ventajas.
Rural life has its advantages.
How to use it
'Rural' is invariable for gender (rural for both m/f). It means rural — relating to the countryside. Commonly collocates with 'zona rural', 'turismo rural', 'desarrollo rural'. Used both attributively and predicatively with ser.
Common mistake
Don't confuse 'rural' with 'rústico' — 'rústico' implies a rustic/rough quality or style, not simply countryside location.