🇬🇧🇪🇸 misdemeanor - delito : English Lesson

Meaning of "misdemeanor" ("delito"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A misdemeanor is a minor wrongdoing or crime that is less serious than a felony. It can include things like littering, stealing a candy bar, or playing loud music at night. People who commit misdemeanors usually get a fine or a small punishment instead of going to jail for a long time.

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

My dog committed a misdemeanor when he stole my sandwich… and ate it in front of me.

I got grounded for staying up past bedtime—basically, a misdemeanor in my house.

I accidentally took two free samples at the store. I hope they don’t charge me with a misdemeanor!

My hamster chewed through my math homework. Is there a misdemeanor charge for that?

My cat knocked over my cereal and didn’t even apologize. That’s a misdemeanor in my book!

Tom reached for a warm cookie, hunger bright in his eyes. The baker saw the small theft and said softly, "That's a misdemeanor." The shop owner called the policeman, who smiled and said, "A misdemeanor, yes, but solve it kindly." Tom paid, apologized, and the misdemeanor stayed small; neighbors forgave him. Baker: "Misdemeanor." Tom: "Misdemeanor."

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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