🇬🇧🇪🇸 armadillo - armadillo : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "armadillo" ("armadillo"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
An armadillo is a small animal with short legs, a long nose, and a tough, bumpy shell like a little suit of armor. When it feels scared, it can curl up into a tight ball so its shell protects it, kind of like a tiny living tank.
The armadillo looked like a walking coconut in armor, searching for snacks.
The armadillo saw my little brother’s messy room and immediately rolled into a ball for emotional protection.
During yoga class, the armadillo mastered one pose: the extremely advanced “potato ball.”
When the armadillo got shy, it became a ball so fast you’d think someone pressed a “fold” button.
Grandpa said he needed stronger armor for his knees, so I showed him an armadillo and he took notes.
A child found an armadillo on a dusty road. The armadillo stopped, the child knelt and tapped the armadillo's hard shell. Startled, the armadillo curled into a tight ball, its shell shining in the sun. The child laughed, moved a twig, and the armadillo opened and wandered off while the child waved.
🧑🎓 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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