🇬🇧🇪🇸 venture - empresa : English Lesson

Meaning of "venture" ("empresa"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A venture is an activity or project that involves taking a risk in the hope of achieving something great. It could be starting a lemonade stand, exploring a mysterious cave, or opening a restaurant for squirrels. Ventures are exciting because they can lead to success, adventure, or at least a great story to tell!

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

My little brother’s latest venture was selling invisible lemonade—so far, he’s made zero dollars.

I tried a daring venture of eating a spicy pepper—my tongue has been on fire ever since.

We began a new venture to make the world’s tallest sandwich—sadly, we ate it before measuring.

My venture into cutting my own hair ended with me wearing a hat for a month.

I started a venture to train my cat to fetch… my cat started a venture to ignore me.

He opened a small workshop by the sea, a venture with one old sign. The venture looked risky: wind bent the door and paint peeled. A storm on week one tested the venture, but neighbors brought boards and tea. The venture survived the rain and became a bright shop. He stood smiling, relieved his venture had lasted.

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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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