🇬🇧🇪🇸 offender - delincuente : English Lesson

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

An offender is someone who has committed a crime or broken a rule. This term can refer to anyone who has done something wrong, whether it's a minor infraction or a serious crime. Offenders can face consequences such as fines, community service, or imprisonment depending on the severity of their actions.

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

Mom caught the offender who left all the lights on—Dad, again!

My little sister blamed the missing candy on an "invisible ghost," but we all knew the real offender.

The biggest offender in our house is the cat, who knocks things over just to watch them fall.

The real offender who made the living room smell weird? My brother’s socks.

The biggest offender at the dinner table was my dog, who stole my sandwich the second I looked away.

At the market a boy took an apple from a stall. The stall keeper shouted, "Stop!" The offender ran, then tripped and dropped the apple. The offender cried. The offender looked up. A woman pointed and called for help. The offender turned back, gave money, and said sorry. The stall keeper smiled and hugged the offender.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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