siega

Siega is a term that appears in different languages and contexts, with meanings that vary accordingly. The most common sense of siega arises in Spanish, where it is a feminine noun meaning the act of cutting crops at harvest or the harvest itself. It refers especially to the seasonal collection of grain using traditional tools such as a sickle or scythe.

In its linguistic origin, siega derives from the verb segar, to reap, and is often found in historical or rural descriptions of agricultural life. The concept is closely tied to agrarian calendars, where the siega marks a period of agricultural activity and the gathering of mature crops for storage and trade. In literature and documentary writing, siega can appear when describing traditional farming practices or the annual cycle of crops.

Outside of Spanish grammar, siega is more likely to be encountered as a proper noun, such as a surname or the name of a place, rather than as a common noun with a defined meaning. In those uses, siega functions as an identifier rather than a term with a separate definition.

See also segar, harvest, harvest season.