🇬🇧🇪🇸 donkey - burro : English Lesson

Meaning of "donkey" ("burro"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A donkey is a strong, four-legged animal with long ears and a short mane. Donkeys are known for their loud “hee-haw” sound and are often used to carry heavy loads. They are smart, stubborn, and love to hang out with other animals on the farm.

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

I asked the donkey to help with chores. He sat down and watched TV.

Our donkey won’t move unless you sing to him.

The donkey stole my sandwich and looked proud about it.

I caught the donkey trying to order pizza with extra hay.

Our donkey thinks he’s a unicorn and wears a sparkly horn.

A girl finds a small donkey on the farm. The donkey has long ears and funny feet like a small horse. The donkey looks sad and hungry. She gives the donkey an apple. The donkey eats and says "hee-haw!" The donkey walks home with the girl and the girl smiles.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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