🇬🇧🇪🇸 demotion - degradación : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "demotion" ("degradación"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A demotion happens when a person loses their higher rank, job title, or responsibility and is given a lower position instead. This can happen at work, in a game, or even at home. Demotions are often the opposite of promotions and can be caused by mistakes, bad behavior, or just bad luck!
I was the top student in class until I snored during the test—instant demotion to “Nap Expert.”
Dad got a demotion from “BBQ Master” to “Smoke Detector Activator” after the hot dogs caught fire.
Bob got a demotion from "team captain" to "bench warmer" after kicking the soccer ball into his own goal.
Our cat got a demotion from "Couch King" to "Floor Peasant" after knocking over Dad’s coffee.
After I dropped my pizza on the carpet, Mom gave me a serious demotion from “Big Kid” to “Messy Baby.”
After the meeting, he carried a box to the empty desk. The demotion felt sharp as the smaller chair, the demotion stamped on the thin file. Colleagues whispered; the demotion moved him down the hall. He packed photos, felt the demotion sink in, then smiled and walked out, leaving the demotion at the office.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
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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