How to Say "Harvest" in Spanish

cosecha

/koˈset͡ʃa/

In Spanish, harvest is expressed as cosecha.

The word cosecha functions as a noun to refer to the process of gathering a ripened crop or the specific season in which that gathering occurs.

Meaning: to bring in a harvest, reap (verb)

Which one should you use?

Use cosecha when referring to the harvest as a noun (the crop or the season) and cosechar when referring to the action of harvesting.

The noun cosecha is derived from the verb cosechar, which is the form used to express the action of harvesting.

/koˈsetʃa/

Spanish has the word vendimia specifically for the grape harvest, a term so distinct that cosecha is rarely used when talking about wine production.
While cosecha refers to the act of gathering, the Spanish language uses the related term zafra specifically for the harvest of sugarcane, which involves a unique industrial process.
The Spanish word cosecha shares a common root with the French word cueillette and the Portuguese colheita, all stemming from the Latin colligō meaning 'to gather'.

Los rábanos ya se pueden cosechar.
The turnips are ready to harvest.
This sentence is useful for noting that the turnips are ready to be harvested using the verb form of cosecha.
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Este año hubo una cosecha abundante.
There was an abundant harvest this year.
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Este año esperamos una buena cosecha.
We're expecting a good harvest this year.
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El agricultor trabajó duro para asegurar una buena cosecha agrícola este año.
The farmer worked hard to ensure a good agricultural harvest this year.
¡La cosechita de uvas en la finca de mi tío está lista! Planeamos una gran fiesta para celebrar.
The grape harvest at my uncle's farm is ready! We are planning a big party to celebrate.
La empresa implementó nuevas técnicas de recolección para maximizar la productividad de los cultivos.
The company implemented new harvesting techniques to maximize crop productivity.
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