Recolta

Recolta is a Romanian term with several related meanings. As a verb, a recolta means to harvest; as a noun, recoltă or recoltare designates the harvest, the act of gathering mature crops from fields. The term also refers to the harvest season, typically in late summer and autumn, when crops such as cereals, fruits, vegetables, and grapes are collected. The harvest is a central part of agricultural practice and affects food production, rural labor, and seasonal economies.

Etymology and related forms: The Romanian verb a recolta derives from Latin recolere and is cognate with the French récolter. Related noun forms include recoltă (the harvest) and recoltare (the act of harvesting), which share the same semantic field of gathering crops.

Usage in language: In agricultural and economic contexts, phrases such as recolta cerealelor (the cereal harvest) or recolta viei (the grape harvest) are common, signaling yields and seasonal activity. In everyday speech, the term can describe farmers’ activities during harvest time or reflect the broader seasonal cycle of farming communities.

Cultural and organizational usage: Recolta is also used as a proper name for farms, cooperatives, and cultural venues in Romanian-speaking regions. As a place or organizational name, it often evokes connections to agriculture, food production, or community events tied to the harvest season.

See also: harvest, harvest season, agricultural statistics.