🇬🇧🇪🇸 segment - segmento : English Lesson

Meaning of "segment" ("segmento"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Segment" is a noun that refers to a distinct part or section of something larger. It can be a piece of a whole, such as a segment of an orange, a segment of a television show, or a segment of a line in geometry. Segments are individual parts that together make up the complete entity.

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

My cat only listens to me for a short segment of the day—usually when I’m holding food.

I saved the last segment of my chocolate bar for later—then forgot where I hid it.

My dog believes every segment of my pizza belongs to him.

I only paid attention to the first segment of the book, so I have no idea how it ends.

The best segment of my day is when school ends and snacks begin.

On the small table, a child peels an orange slowly. She lifts one segment, places a segment on a saucer, drops a segment into her mouth, offers a segment to the puppy, and keeps the last segment for later. Each segment fits like a piece of a small sun. She grins and closes her eyes.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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