cultivate

coltivare, sviluppare

Sviluppare intenzionalmente nel tempo una relazione, un’abilità, un interesse o un’immagine pubblica.

In inglese semplice: To deliberately develop a relationship, ability, interest, or public image over time.

• She tries to cultivate good habits.
• He cultivated friendships with several local artists.
• The company has carefully cultivated an image of reliability.

Sinonimi: develop, build, nurture

Espressioni comuni: cultivate relationships, cultivate a skill, cultivate an image, cultivate curiosity

coltivare

Far crescere piante e prendersene cura, soprattutto per produrre cibo.

In inglese semplice: To grow plants and care for them, especially to produce food.

• They cultivate rice here.
• Farmers have cultivated these grapes for centuries.
• Which vegetables can we cultivate in this climate?

Sinonimi: grow, raise

Espressioni comuni: cultivate rice, cultivate crops, cultivate vegetables

coltivare, lavorare

Preparare e utilizzare il terreno per coltivare prodotti agricoli.

In inglese semplice: To prepare and use land for growing crops.

• They cultivate the land beside the river.
• The family cultivated a small field behind their house.
• This soil is too rocky to cultivate easily.

Sinonimi: farm, work, till

Espressioni comuni: cultivate land, cultivate the soil, cultivate a field