🇬🇧🇪🇸 retired - jubilado : English Lesson

Meaning of "retired" ("jubilado"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Retired describes someone who has stopped working permanently, typically after reaching a certain age or after a long career. Retired individuals often have more free time to pursue hobbies, travel, or relax. Retirement is a stage of life where people can enjoy the fruits of their labor without the responsibilities of a job.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My cat retired from hunting mice and now only hunts warm sunspots to nap in.

Grandpa says he’s retired, but he works full-time as a snack inspector.

Our retired neighbor spends all day yelling at squirrels like it’s his new job.

I asked my retired grandpa what he does all day, and he said, “Whatever I want!”

Dad retired from mowing the lawn and hired me… for zero dollars.

The retired teacher walked to the old house. The retired gardener smiled and gave her a small plant. The retired baker waved from his shop window. The retired man sat on a bench, fed birds, and drank tea. They all were retired and free to help and laugh. The small street looked bright; everyone smiled.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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