🇬🇧🇪🇸 protest - protestar : English Lesson

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

To protest means to express strong objection or disapproval of something, often publicly and through actions such as demonstrations, speeches, or written statements.

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

I wanted to protest waking up early, but school didn’t care.

I wrote a sign that said “No More Chores!” but my mom protested my protest by giving me extra.

I tried to protest bedtime, but my mom just turned off the lights and walked away.

My dog protested by hiding under the bed when it was bath time.

My little sister protested against wearing shoes by throwing them in the fish tank.

Kids protest when people say they will close the park. They protest with small signs. We protest by standing in the gate and we shout, "Do not close our trees!" Parents protest and neighbours protest too. The driver sees the crowd, stops the truck, and smiles. The park stays open, and the people clap.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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