🇬🇧🇪🇸 prophecy - profecía : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "prophecy" ("profecía"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A prophecy is a special message or prediction about something that will happen in the future. Sometimes, people believe that wise old wizards, fortune tellers, or magical books can reveal prophecies. These predictions might come true—or they might just be lucky guesses!
The prophecy said I would do great things… but it didn’t mention I’d also spill juice on my shirt.
My brother made a prophecy that I’d trip today. He was right. Thanks, shoelaces.
A wise fortune cookie gave me a prophecy: “You will eat another cookie.” It was 100% correct.
The wizard’s prophecy was clear: “You will do your homework… or fail math.”
I made a prophecy that my dog would steal my sandwich… and he totally did.
An elder whispered a prophecy: the lost child would find light at dawn. The prophecy sat heavy in the village; some mocked this prophecy, others lit lanterns through the night. When the child stumbled ashore with the rising sun, her prophecy had guided hands and hearts and fulfilled the prophecy. The village wept and embraced the child.
🧑🎓 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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