Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

roia

Verb

/ˈroɪə/

Definition

Roia is a Portuguese word that refers to the act of reaping or harvesting in agricultural contexts, particularly in relation to crops such as hay or grains.

Examples

Após um longo dia de trabalho no campo, os agricultores começaram a roia as plantações de trigo.
Durante o verão, a roia da feno é uma atividade comum nas fazendas.

Meaning

The term ‘roia’ encompasses not only the physical action of cutting crops but also the cultural significance of harvesting season in Portuguese-speaking regions.