🇬🇧🇪🇸 chest - cofre : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "chest" ("cofre"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A chest is a big, strong box, often made of wood, where people store special things like treasure, costumes, toys, or blankets, usually with a lid that opens on top.
When I opened the chest in the attic, I discovered ancient artifacts: my dad’s glittery disco shoes.
My little sister hid in the toy chest and yelled, “BOO!” so loud that even the dust bunnies jumped.
I tried to be dramatic and slowly open the ancient chest, but the lid squeaked louder than my violin practice.
Grandma opened her chest, and instead of treasure, a mountain of embarrassing baby photos spilled out.
Long ago, people stored clothes and treasures in big wooden chests instead of closets.
On the beach a child found a rain-darkened chest. She dragged the heavy chest to the sand, pried the old lid, and gasped: coins and a small map filled the chest like light. Neighbors crowded, hands on the chest, smiling. The child closed the chest slowly and hugged it, laughing at the sudden, bright secret.
🧑🎓 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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