🇬🇧🇪🇸 syringe - jeringuilla : English Lesson

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

"Syringe" is a noun that refers to a medical instrument used to inject fluids into or withdraw fluids from the body. It consists of a hollow needle attached to a tube and a plunger, allowing precise control of the fluid's movement. Syringes are commonly used for administering medications, vaccines, and drawing blood.

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

My cat saw the syringe and ran so fast, I think he broke the sound barrier!

I tried to act brave, but when I saw the syringe, my bravery took a vacation.

I told the doctor I didn’t need a syringe—I’d just take my medicine via chocolate!

I saw the doctor holding a syringe, and suddenly I remembered I had to be anywhere else!

“This won’t hurt,” the doctor said, while holding a syringe the size of my arm!

The child watched the nurse hold a syringe. She filled the syringe with clear medicine, then showed the tiny needle. The child flinched when the syringe touched skin, but the nurse pressed gently and the syringe delivered the dose. The child sighed, surprised at how quick the syringe had been, and smiled.

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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