Cosechas (en. Crops)
/koˈse.tʃas/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Action of harvesting cultivated products.
The corn harvest was abundant this year.
La cosecha de maíz fue abundante este año.
Set of products obtained in a harvest.
The grape crops are especially good in this region.
Las cosechas de uva son especialmente buenas en esta región.
Period during which the collection of crops occurs.
During the harvests, the farmers work long hours.
Durante las cosechas, los campesinos trabajan largas horas.
Etymology
From the verb 'cosechar', which comes from the Latin 'coassĕcare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to good harvests, good fruits
It means that effort yields good results.
a buenas cosechas, buenos frutos
you reap what you sow
It means that actions have consequences, both good and bad.
cosechar lo que se siembra
Related Words
to harvest
To collect products from the land.
cosechar
crop
Action of cultivating the land to obtain crops.
cultivo
agriculture
Science and technique of cultivating the land.
agricultura
harvest
Action of cutting agricultural products, such as cereals.
siega
Slang Meanings
Summer crops
The summer crops are the best for making preserves.
Las cosechas de verano son las mejores para hacer conservas.
Year's harvest
We celebrate the year's harvest with a big party.
Nosotros celebramos la cosecha del año en una gran fiesta.