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reaping time

[ˈriːpɪŋ taɪm]
nounpl: reaping times
época de colheita
1. The season or period when crops are harvested, particularly grain or cereals
Reaping time was the busiest season for farmers in the rural areas.
A época de colheita era a estação mais ocupada para os agricultores nas áreas rurais.
2. Figuratively, a time of receiving the results or consequences of one's actions
It was his reaping time when he finally received recognition for his hard work.
Foi sua época de colher os frutos quando finalmente recebeu reconhecimento pelo seu trabalho árduo.
Synonyms
harvest timeharvest seasoncrop timecutting time
Antonyms
sowing timeplanting timesowing season

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
época de colheita
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
safra
Agricultural term commonly used in agricultural regions
Portugal
época de ceifa
More traditional/formal usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
tempo de colheita
Alternative common expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

reap what you sow
harvest time comes to all
the time of reckoning
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