This is the 2748th most frequent Portuguese word.
safra
"Safra" means "harvest" or "crop," referring to the period or yield of agricultural production.
Here, 'safra' refers to the yearly agricultural yield or harvest of oranges.
A safra de laranjas deste ano foi excepcional.
This year's orange harvest was exceptional.
In this sentence, 'safra' is used metaphorically to signify a 'batch' or 'period' during which quality movies are produced.
A safra de filmes bons é rara atualmente.
The production of good movies is rare nowadays.
Here, 'safra' is used figuratively to mean a group or series of notable events, specifically talents identified during the contest.