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How to Say "sowing" in Spanish

The Spanish word forsowingis siembraA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
the act of putting seeds in the ground
A close-up of a hand dropping small seeds into a shallow trench in dark, rich soil.

Examples

La siembra de maíz comienza en primavera.

The corn sowing begins in spring.

Este año la siembra fue muy difícil por la falta de lluvia.

This year the planting was very difficult due to the lack of rain.

Sus buenas acciones son una siembra para el futuro.

His good actions are a sowing for the future.

Using 'La' with Siembra

Even though it ends in 'a' like most feminine words, it's helpful to remember it always stays feminine: 'la siembra' or 'las siembras'.

Confusing Process with Result

Mistake:Using 'siembra' to mean the fruit you pick.

Correction: Use 'cosecha' for what you pick and 'siembra' for what you put into the ground.

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