🇬🇧🇪🇸 chase - persecución : English Lesson

Meaning of "chase" ("persecución"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

The word "chase" refers to the act of pursuing or running after someone or something with the intention of catching or reaching them. It can involve physical movement, such as a dog chasing a ball, or metaphorical pursuit, like chasing a dream or goal. Chases can be exciting and often involve a sense of urgency or determination.

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

The squirrel won the chase against my dog… again.

The ice cream truck pulled away, and suddenly, the greatest chase of my life began.

My little brother started a chase with a butterfly, then somehow ended up stuck in a bush.

The chase for the TV remote ended in a wrestling match… I lost.

My mom and I had a chase—me running away from broccoli, and her running after me with a fork.

The chase started in the green park when a small dog saw a red kite. Children joined the chase with happy cries. One child tripped, but the chase kept going across grass and flowers. After a long chase the kite landed near a bench. The dog wagged, the children laughed, and the chase felt like a bright day.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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