🇬🇧🇪🇸 onion - cebolla : English Lesson

Meaning of "onion" ("cebolla"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

An onion is a vegetable that grows underground and has a strong smell and taste. It has many layers inside, like a tiny, edible book. Onions can be white, yellow, or red, and they are used in cooking to add flavor to different dishes. When you cut an onion, it releases a chemical that makes your eyes water, which is why many people cry while chopping them.

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

My little brother thought onions were apples. He took one bite. He regrets it.

My grandma says onions make me strong, but they only make me emotional.

If onions had a fan club, I would not be a member.

My pet rabbit stole an onion. Now he looks just as disappointed as I do.

I told my onion I wouldn’t cry… the onion won.

My little dog sits in the kitchen. I hold an onion and cut the onion with a small knife. The onion has many thin rings and a strong smell. The onion makes my eyes water. I drop the onion and laugh. The dog licks the onion piece. I wipe my eyes and hug my dog.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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