🇬🇧🇪🇸 bishop - obispo : English Lesson

Meaning of "bishop" ("obispo"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A bishop is a high-ranking official in some Christian churches who helps lead and guide the church. In chess, a bishop is a piece that moves diagonally across the board.

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The bishop in chess moves diagonally—probably because he doesn’t like walking in straight lines.

I asked my friend what a bishop does in church, and he said, “Hopefully, not play chess.”

I told my friend I became a bishop, and she asked, “In church or in chess?”

I challenged a bishop to a chess game—turns out, he’s really good at both meanings of the word.

I lost my chess bishop, so now I just tell people it’s “on vacation.”

A child clutched an old chess box while the church bishop smiled at the small crowd. The child opened the box and set the bishop on the board. The bishop slid diagonally and captured a rook. The child looked up at the bishop, laughed, and the church bishop nodded with a quiet smile.

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This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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