🇬🇧🇪🇸 stress - estrés : English Lesson

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

Stress is a feeling you get when you have too many things to do or when something difficult is happening. It can make you feel worried, nervous, or even a little bit grumpy. It's like when you have a big test coming up, and you feel a lot of pressure to study – that's stress!

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

Grandpa feels stress when the Wi-Fi is down. So do we. It’s scary.

I had stress at the zoo when a goat chased me for my sandwich.

The goldfish felt stress when I introduced it to my cat.

Stress is what I feel when I hear “We’re out of pizza!”

My cat showed stress when I dressed him like a unicorn.

Anna has a big day at school and many books. She feels stress. Stress is heavy. Stress makes her hands shake and her heart beat fast. Stress sits on her chest and makes her cry. Her friend opens the door and takes her hand. They sit. They take a breath. The stress goes a little and Anna can smile.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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