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Definition of zafra
zafra
/ˈzɑːfrə/
za · fra
Plural:zafras
zafra Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The sugarcane harvest, or the seasonal period during which sugarcane is harvested and refined, especially in Cuba and other Spanish-speaking regions.
Example
"Seasonal laborers arrived in the province to work in the fields during the annual zafra."
2
A historic town and municipality in the province of Badajoz, in the autonomous community of Extremadura in southwestern Spain, noted for its 15th-century alcazar and traditional livestock fairs.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zafra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zafra