Portuguese · People & Family
"Farmer" in Portuguese: agricultor / agricultora
o agricultor / a agricultora
Farmer in Portuguese is o agricultor or a agricultora. Say Os agricultores vendem na feira. Rural speech may also say o fazendeiro for a ranch owner.
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How to pronounce agricultor / agricultora
Say it
ah-gree-kool-TOHR
/a.ɡɾi.kuw.ˈtoʁ/
ah-gree-kool-TOHR
"Farmer" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o agricultor | the farmer (m) Masculine. | Masculine. |
| a agricultora | the farmer (f) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| agricultores | farmers Plural. | Plural. |
| o fazendeiro | ranch / farm owner Related rural word. | Related rural word. |
How to use agricultor / agricultora in real life
- 1Market
O agricultor trouxe tomate fresco hoje.
The farmer brought fresh tomatoes today.
Feira.
- 2Interview
A agricultora explicou a colheita do milho.
The farmer explained the corn harvest.
Feminine.
- 3News
Os agricultores pedem crédito mais barato.
The farmers are asking for cheaper credit.
Plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with agricultor / agricultora
Incorrect: Ele é farmer.
Correct: Ele é agricultor.
Use agricultor/agricultora.
Incorrect: A agricultor chegou.
Correct: A agricultora chegou. / O agricultor chegou.
Match ending and article to gender.
Good to know
Agricultor is the clear profession word. Fazendeiro often implies landowner. At feiras livres you’ll meet produtores and agricultores selling direct.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the weekend market
ChatPal
Aquele agricultor vende ovos caipiras?
Does that farmer sell free-range eggs?
You
Sim. A agricultora ao lado vende queijo.
Yes. The farmer next to him sells cheese.
ChatPal
Vou perguntar ao agricultor o preço da dúzia.
I’ll ask the farmer the price per dozen.
You
Eu pego o queijo enquanto isso.
I’ll get the cheese in the meantime.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Farmer" in Portuguese
Farmer (m/f)?
O agricultor / a agricultora.
Plural?
Agricultores / agricultoras.
Fazendeiro?
Often a farm/ranch owner—related.
At the market?
Agricultor na feira.
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