Mies (en. Grain)

/mies/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of grain plants that are harvested.
The wheat harvest was abundant this year.
La mies de trigo fue abundante este año.
Period of harvest of crops.
In August, the harvest begins in the fields.
En agosto comienza la mies en los campos.
The part of agriculture related to the gathering of grains.
People work hard during the harvest.
La gente trabaja duro durante la mies.

Etymology

From Latin 'mesis', meaning harvest.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at the time of harvest
At the right moment for the harvest.
a tiempo de mies
harvest needs wind
Indicates that strength or effort is required to carry out a task.
mies quiere viento

Related Words

cereal
Plant that is cultivated for its edible grain.
cereal
agriculture
Economic activity related to land cultivation.
agricultura

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to the harvest in a colloquial way.
We are going to pick the harvest this weekend.
Vamos a recoger la mies el fin de semana.
Used to describe something that is at its best moment.
This project is in its harvest, everything is going perfectly.
Este proyecto está en su mies, todo sale perfecto.