cultivate

to grow crops or plants in fields, gardens, etc.

cultivar, cultivar (plantas)

• cultivate something

Collocations cultivate a crop · cultivate the land

• Farmers cultivate rice in the fields.

  Los agricultores cultivan arroz en los campos.

to develop or improve a relationship with someone, especially for business reasons

cultivar (una relación), fomentar

• cultivate a relationship

Collocations cultivate a friendship · cultivate business contacts

• He cultivates relationships with important people in the industry.

  Cultiva relaciones con personas importantes en la industria.

to develop or improve a skill, interest, etc. by working at it regularly

cultivar (un interés), cultivar (una habilidad)

• cultivate an interest

Collocations cultivate a taste for art · cultivate your skills

• She cultivates her love of music.

  Ella cultiva su amor por la música.