Spanish word

vendimia

Pronunciation

IPA/benˈdimja/

Meaning

  • feminine noungrape harvest

Example

La vendimia empieza en septiembre.

The grape harvest begins in September.

Illustration for vendimia (grape harvest)

More examples

En septiembre muchas familias participan en la vendimia.

In September many families take part in the grape harvest.

Core concept

Harvest season for wine grapes.

Common phrases

  • participar en la vendimia

    take part in the grape harvest

  • ir a la vendimia

    attend the harvest festival

Similar words

cosecha: Time when crops are harvested and produce is gathered from fields or orchards.
temporada: Specific season or span when a particular activity or event is carried out.
fiesta: Community event that honors a harvest with celebrations, often including feasts and music.

Definition in Spanish

La cosecha de uvas destinadas al vino y, por extensión, el festival o acto comunitario asociado a esa cosecha.

Word origin

From Latin vindēmia, formed from vinum 'wine' and demere 'to take', originally meaning 'wine-taking' and therefore the season when grapes are taken for winemaking.

Usage tips

  • The noun is feminine (la vendimia) and commonly appears with a month, place, or year to indicate a particular vintage or regional harvest.

Other meanings

  • harvest seasonnoun
  • harvest festivalnoun

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