🇬🇧🇪🇸 pollute - contaminar : English Lesson
verb
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Meaning of "pollute" ("contaminar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
To pollute means to make places like air, water, or land dirty and unsafe by adding bad things, such as trash, smoke, or chemicals, instead of keeping them clean and healthy.
Aliens visited Earth, saw humans pollute the planet, and said, “Wow, they’re really bad at housekeeping.”
My brother tried to cook and accidentally polluted the whole house with the smell of burnt toast.
The witch didn’t need a potion; she just polluted the air with her horrible onion breath to scare people away.
The ocean got so polluted with plastic that a crab marched out holding a straw like a tiny, angry sword.
When people pollute the air, it can float far away and even land in places like the Arctic.
The small town loved its river, but some boats pollute it with oil and people pollute it with bags. Teenagers pollute its banks with cans. Factories pollute the water with dark liquid. Fish struggle and dogs refuse to drink. Anna cries. Neighbors meet, clean, and stop the dump. They promise not to pollute again, and the river comes back clear.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: B2 Upper Intermediate
This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.
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