Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lavrar

verb

lah-vrahr

Definition

To till or cultivate land.

Examples

Os agricultores vão lavrar a terra antes da semeadura. (The farmers will till the land before sowing.)
Ele passou horas lavrando o campo. (He spent hours cultivating the field.)
Ela adora lavrar seu jardim. (She loves to work her garden.)

Meaning

In Portuguese, ‘lavrar’ primarily refers to the act of plowing or preparing soil for planting crops. It can also imply making something ready for growth or development.