🇬🇧🇪🇸 oppressed - oprimidos : English Lesson

Meaning of "oppressed" ("oprimidos"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Oppressed describes a situation where a person or group is subjected to harsh and unfair treatment, often by those in power. This can involve restrictions on freedom, rights, and opportunities, leading to feelings of helplessness and suffering.

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

I felt oppressed when my mom told me I had to clean my room before I could watch cartoons – the injustice!

The puppy looked oppressed after being told it couldn’t eat the whole plate of bacon.

The cat felt oppressed when the dog took its favorite spot on the couch and refused to move.

I’m oppressed by the rule that says I can’t eat dessert before dinner – it’s just not fair!

I felt oppressed by my alarm clock, which rudely woke me up at 6 a.m. like it had no respect for my beauty sleep.

The oppressed baker kneaded dough in a hot kitchen, the oppressed baker's hands raw from long work. The oppressed baker watched as a stern guard seized the cart of bread. The oppressed baker lifted a small loaf to the crowd; the crowd shared it, and the baker smiled, freed from feeling oppressed.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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