🇬🇧🇪🇸 raccoon - mapache : English Lesson

Meaning of "raccoon" ("mapache"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A raccoon is a nocturnal mammal known for its cleverness, love of food, and ability to sneak into trash cans. It has gray fur, a long bushy tail with black rings, and a black “mask” around its eyes, making it look like a tiny, mischievous bandit.

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

I thought my cat was getting fat… turns out I’ve been feeding a raccoon for two weeks.

If a raccoon winks at you, don’t trust it—it’s planning something.

I told my mom I saw a raccoon in the garage—she said, “No, that’s just your messy brother.”

My science fair project was “Can a raccoon open a cookie jar?”—it took 10 seconds.

If you ever see a raccoon in a trash can, just know it probably lives there now.

A woman found a raccoon outside her kitchen light. The little raccoon sat on its back legs, small and furry, with a striped tail and a black mask on its face. The raccoon blinked. The raccoon dipped a stolen sandwich in water, washing it with clever paws. The raccoon looked up, met her smile, and scampered away.

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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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