cosecha
/koh-SEH-cha/
harvest
When referring to the gathering of crops, 'cosecha' translates to harvest.
cosecha(noun)
harvest
?the act of gathering crops
,crop
?the gathered produce itself
gathering
?the time or season for collection
📝 In Action
La cosecha de trigo fue abundante gracias a la lluvia.
A2The wheat harvest was abundant thanks to the rain.
Estamos en plena época de cosecha de uvas.
B1We are right in the middle of the grape harvest season.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun
Since 'cosecha' is feminine, it always pairs with feminine words like 'la' or 'una', and descriptive words (adjectives) must also end in '-a' (e.g., 'la cosecha buena').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong verb
Mistake: "Hacer la cosecha"
Correction: Levantar la cosecha or recoger la cosecha. Use verbs that mean 'to gather' or 'to raise' when talking about the act of harvesting.
⭐ Usage Tips
Season vs. Result
You can use 'cosecha' to talk about the season ('la época de cosecha') or the actual goods produced ('una buena cosecha de manzanas').
'Cosecha' can also mean vintage, referring to the specific year a wine or product was produced.
cosecha(noun)
vintage
?year of wine/product production
,yield
?result or output
result
?outcome of effort
,output
?general production
📝 In Action
Este es un excelente vino de la cosecha de 2015.
B1This is an excellent wine from the 2015 vintage.
Su arduo trabajo dio una gran cosecha de éxitos.
B2His hard work produced a great yield of successes (or: a lot of success).
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
When used figuratively, 'cosecha' means the positive results or rewards that come after a period of effort, similar to how a farmer gets crops after months of work.
⭐ Usage Tips
Discussing Wine
When talking about wine, 'cosecha' is the standard word for 'vintage,' referring to the specific year the grapes were gathered.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cosecha
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'cosecha' in its figurative sense (meaning 'result')?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cosecha' only used for food crops?
No. While it most often refers to food (wheat, grapes, corn), it is also the standard word for 'vintage' when talking about the year a wine was produced, and is often used metaphorically for the results of any kind of effort.