🇬🇧🇪🇸 leisure - ocio : English Lesson

Meaning of "leisure" ("ocio"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Leisure is the time when you are not working, studying, or doing chores, and you can do fun or relaxing activities like reading, playing, or watching TV. It’s the time when you can finally say, “Ahh, now I can chill!”

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

My cat’s full-time job is leisure—he naps professionally.

My homework and my leisure time are always in a fight… and homework usually wins.

I planned to do something productive in my leisure time, but my couch had other ideas.

My little brother says his favorite leisure activity is annoying me—he’s very dedicated.

The best leisure activity is doing nothing and feeling great about it.

She goes to the park for leisure. She sits on a seat with a book and a warm cup. In her leisure she watches a dog play. She rests in leisure and smiles. At leisure she eats a small cake and smiles. The sun makes her feel good in her leisure.

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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