cosechar

to harvest

cosechar(koh-seh-chahr)

transitive verb

1. (to gather)

a. to harvest

Ya es casi tiempo de cosechar el trigo.

It's almost time to harvest the wheat.

b. to pick

A los trabajadores temporales les pagan muy poco por cosechar algodón.

Temporary workers are paid a low price for picking cotton.

c. to reap

"Tomó mucho tiempo cosechar el centeno", contó el granjero.

"It took a long time to reap the rye," said the farmer.

2. (to cultivate)

a. to grow

Los granjeros decidieron cosechar patatas y cebollas.

The farmers decided to grow potatoes and onions.

3. (to obtain)

a. to win

La famosa actriz cosechó muchos premios a lo largo de su carrera.

The famous actress won many prizes throughout her career.

b. to earn

El líder espiritual se dio cuenta de que había cosechado la admiración de muchas personas.

The spiritual leader noticed he had earned the admiration of many people.

c. to reap

La empresa cosechó los beneficios de reducir el gasto.

The company reaped the benefits of reducing expenditure.

d. to achieve

García cosechó la mayoría de los votos y fue elegido líder del partido político.

Garcia achieved the majority of votes and was elected head of the political party.

e. to make

Durante mi viaje de mochilero por Europa coseché muchas amistades.

I made many friends during my backpacking trip through Europe.

intransitive verb

4. (to gather)

a. to harvest

Los campesinos ordeñarán las vacas cuando terminen de cosechar.

The peasants will milk the cows once they finish harvesting.