🇬🇧🇪🇸 zucchini - calabacín : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "zucchini" ("calabacín"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A zucchini is a long, smooth, green vegetable that looks like a cucumber on the outside but is softer inside, and people usually cook it in dishes like pasta, stir-fries, or bread before eating it.
My sister said she doesn’t like zucchini, so I sliced it into tiny moons and told her she was eating outer space, and suddenly she was fine with it.
When I dropped my zucchini on the floor, the cat sniffed it, looked offended, and walked away like I’d just told a bad joke.
Mom said I had to eat my zucchini, so I put a tiny crumb in my mouth and said, “There, I ate A zucchini—just a very, very small one.”
I sliced my zucchini into smiley faces so my plate would look happy while I slowly ate its nose and cheeks.
I pretended my fork was a forklift and carefully lifted each zucchini slice onto my tongue like it was a very important delivery.
In the garden a girl found a long, green zucchini. She held the zucchini like a small cucumber and carried two zucchini to the kitchen. She sliced zucchini thin, put zucchini in hot oil, and watched it turn soft. She ate warm zucchini with bread and smiled. The day felt calm and full.
🧑🎓 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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