Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
colheita
noun
kohl-HAY-tah
Definition
The act of gathering mature crops from the fields.
Examples
- The colheita of wheat generally occurs in late summer.
- During the colheita, farmers work long hours to ensure a successful yield.
- The colheita was abundant this year, bringing hope to the local economy.
Meaning
Colheita refers specifically to the process of harvesting crops, usually during the agricultural season when the produce is ready to be collected.
Synonyms
- Harvest
- Gathering
- Reaping