🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Semeadura

Pronunciation / Transliteration: se.me.aˈdu.ɾɐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sowing/ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A semeadura deve ser feita na primavera."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of planting seeds in the ground for growth.

    "The farmer began the sowing of corn as soon as the soil was warm enough."
  2. 2

    A period or season during which seeds are planted.

    "Spring is the ideal time for the sowing of various vegetables."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'sowing' originates from the Old English 'sāwan', which means 'to scatter seed'. It has roots in Proto-Germanic *sēwōną, reflecting agricultural practices that date back to ancient civilizations, emphasizing the act of planting seeds for growth.

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