🇬🇧🇪🇸 anniversary - aniversario : English Lesson

Meaning of "anniversary" ("aniversario"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Anniversary" refers to the yearly recurrence of the date of a past event, especially one of historical, national, or personal importance. It is often celebrated to mark the occasion, such as a wedding anniversary, a company founding, or any significant event.

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

We celebrated the anniversary of the day my dog first learned to fetch, but he still doesn't bring the ball back.

We celebrated the anniversary of the time my dad got lost in the grocery store.

It’s the anniversary of my New Year’s resolution… and I still haven’t started it.

We had an anniversary party for the day my brother tried to cook and set off the smoke alarm.

Every year, I celebrate the anniversary of the first time I tried pizza—what a magical day!

Today is our anniversary. We make a cake for the anniversary. The cat sits by the cake on the anniversary table. We look at one old picture and say, "Happy anniversary!" We light one small candle. We hug and cry. We sing an anniversary song. The anniversary is warm and bright, and we smile.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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