reap
reap(
rip
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to gather)
2. (to cut)
a. segar
The farm workers were in the fields, reaping the barley.Los labradores estaban en los campos, segando la cebada.
3. (figurative) (to receive)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. cosechar (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
The scientist said that nowadays we are just reaping the fruits of past century technological breakthroughs.El científico dijo que hoy día nos limitamos a cosechar los frutos de los adelantos tecnológicos del pasado siglo.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. cosechar
We always sow in March or April, and then reap in October.Nosotros siempre sembramos en marzo o abril y cosechamos en octubre.
5. (figurative) (to receive something in exchange)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. cosechar (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
I think the effort is worthwhile. I mean, you reap what you sow.Creo que el esfuerzo merece la pena. Digo, uno cosecha lo que siembra.
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