🇬🇧🇪🇸 gate - puerta de embarque : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "gate" ("puerta de embarque"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
At an airport, a gate is a special waiting area with a number where people line up to get on their airplane, like a door that leads from the airport building to the plane.
The gate agent said, “Please stay behind the line,” so I put one toe over it and whispered, “I like to live dangerously.”
The loudspeaker at the gate said my name, and I felt like a celebrity.
Grandpa kept announcing at the gate, “Flight to Naptime now boarding,” and honestly, everyone looked ready to get on that one.
The gate agent said, “We’re boarding families with small children,” and my sister yelled, “I’m small but my attitude is huge!”
Airports use gate numbers so people don’t get lost—but I still managed to end up at the wrong gate.
At the airport, a young woman runs to gate 7. She holds her ticket and arrives at the gate out of breath. The gate sign shows her flight. The man at the gate checks the ticket and points to the plane. The gate door opens and she smiles and is happy as she walks to her seat.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
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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