Labranzas (en. Tillage)

/laˈβɾanzas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Actions of preparing the land for cultivation.
Labranzas are essential for a good harvest.
Las labranzas son esenciales para una buena cosecha.
The agricultural work related to sowing and cultivation.
During the labranzas, specific tools are used.
Durante las labranzas, se utilizan herramientas específicas.

Etymology

From Latin 'laborantia', which means 'to work' or 'to cultivate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do labranzas
To carry out land preparation work.
hacer labranzas
land cultivation
Agricultural process of plowing and preparing the soil.
labranza de la tierra
intensive cultivation
Cultivation method that involves a high level of soil work.
labranza intensiva

Related Words

labor
Physical effort made to achieve a result, in this case agricultural.
labor
cultivation
Cultivation of plants for food or commercial purposes.
cultivo
plow
Instrument used to till the land.
arado

Slang Meanings

Making efforts to improve a situation.
They are working hard to advance their projects.
Están labranzas para salir adelante en sus proyectos.
Working hard on something, especially in the agricultural field.
This field needs constant labranzas to produce.
Este campo necesita labranzas constantes para producir.