🇬🇧🇪🇸 cactus - cactus : English Lesson

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

A cactus is a plant that grows in deserts and other dry areas. It has thick, fleshy stems that store water, and instead of leaves, it has sharp spines to protect itself from animals. Some cacti grow tall like trees, while others are small and round. Many kinds of cacti also bloom with beautiful flowers.

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

I wanted to hug a cactus, but the cactus said, “Bad idea, buddy!”

I gave my cactus a high-five. The cactus won.

I forgot to water my cactus for three months. It didn’t even care.

My mom said my hair looked like a cactus this morning, and I can’t even argue.

I named my cactus “Spike,” but he never answers me.

A boy walks through a dry yard and finds a small cactus in a cracked pot. He reaches to touch the cactus; sharp spines prick his finger and he pulls back. The cactus wobbles and falls. He gathers the cactus, feels pity, and carefully plants the cactus in warm sand. He smiles, relieved the cactus is safe.

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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