🇬🇧🇪🇸 leprechaun - duende : English Lesson

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

A "leprechaun" is a noun that refers to a small, mythical creature from Irish folklore. Leprechauns are often depicted as tiny, bearded men wearing green coats and hats. They are known for their mischievous behavior and are said to hide pots of gold at the end of rainbows.

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

I followed a rainbow to find a leprechaun, but all I found was a puddle and wet socks.

If I ever meet a leprechaun, I’ll ask for unlimited pizza instead of gold.

A leprechaun must have stolen my homework, because I definitely did it… probably.

My grandma says she once met a leprechaun—but I think she just lost her glasses.

My mom says I don’t need a leprechaun to find treasure—just a metal detector and some patience.

I found a leprechaun hiding under the garden pot, small and bright-eyed. The leprechaun grabbed my coin, then the leprechaun shrank behind a leaf. I chased the leprechaun around flowers as he laughed and tossed gold. At last the leprechaun left a tiny chest; I smiled and waved goodbye in surprise.

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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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