colher

This is the 2028th most frequent Portuguese word.


colher

"Colher" means "spoon" or "to harvest/to gather."


In this sentence, 'colher' refers to an object, a utensil used for eating or serving food.

Eu uso uma colher para comer sopa.

I use a spoon to eat soup.


Here, 'colher' is used as a verb meaning to harvest or pick up, typically applied to fruits, vegetables, or crops.

Ele foi ao campo para colher maçãs.

He went to the field to pick apples.


In this context, 'colher' metaphorically represents reaping or obtaining outcomes based on previous efforts or actions.

A vida é como plantar e colher: você consegue o que semeia.

Life is like planting and harvesting: you get what you sow.