🇬🇧🇪🇸 elf - duende : English Lesson

Meaning of "elf" ("duende"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

An elf is a small, magical creature often found in fairy tales and Christmas stories. They usually have pointy ears, wear colorful clothes, and are very nimble and clever. Many elves are famous for helping Santa Claus make toys in his workshop at the North Pole!

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

I told the elf to chill. He sat in the freezer for an hour with sunglasses on.

An elf painted mustaches on all our family photos. Even the baby.

An elf tried to microwave marshmallows and made a fluffy explosion.

The elf painted my nose red and said, “Now you’re Rudolph!”

I saw an elf trying to ride a hamster like a reindeer.

At midnight, a tired elf tiptoed into the quiet workshop. The elf nudged a broken toy, fixed it with nimble fingers, and handed it to a sleeping child. A second elf lit candles, and one elf polished tiny boots for Santa. The child woke to a small, smiling elf and hugged the bright, helpful creature.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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