colheita

[ko-ʎɐ́j-tɐ]
nounfemininepl: colheitas
harvest
1. The process or season of gathering crops from fields
The harvest season begins in autumn.
A colheita começa no outono.
2. The crops that have been gathered or collected
This year's harvest was abundant due to good weather.
A colheita deste ano foi abundante devido ao bom tempo.
3. The yield or result of gathering agricultural products
The farmers are satisfied with the harvest yield.
Os agricultores estão satisfeitos com o rendimento da colheita.
4. Figuratively, the consequences or results of one's actions
You reap what you sow in life.
Você colhe o que planta na vida.
In Brazil, 'colheita' is deeply embedded in agricultural culture, particularly in states like Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and the Northeast. The term is used both literally in farming contexts and metaphorically in everyday language to discuss the consequences of actions. 'Safra' is sometimes preferred in southern regions and for specific crops like grapes (vindima) or sugar cane.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
safravindimaceifacolheita
Antonyms / Antônimos
plantiosemeadura

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
colheita
Most common term used throughout Brazil for harvest
Northeast Brazil
colheita
Standard usage, particularly important term in agricultural regions
South Brazil
safra
Often preferred synonym in Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina
Portugal
colheita
Standard European Portuguese term, same as Brazilian usage

Related Words

colheragricultorlavourasafraplantação

Related Idioms & Phrases

colheita de frutos
época de colheita
colher os frutos do trabalho
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