🇬🇧🇪🇸 commentary - comentario : English Lesson

Meaning of "commentary" ("comentario"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Commentary" is a noun that refers to spoken or written remarks that provide explanations, interpretations, or opinions about an event, situation, or text. It often involves detailed observations and insights to help the audience understand or appreciate the subject better.

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

My dad’s commentary on my math homework was just, “Wow, I don’t remember any of this.”

I provided live commentary as my cat tried (and failed) to jump onto the table.

I tried to watch a movie, but my little sister’s non-stop commentary was louder than the action scenes.

My stomach provided loud commentary during class, and now everyone knows I skipped breakfast.

My grandma’s commentary on my outfit today? “What exactly are you wearing, dear?”

A child paints a grey wall. A woman leans on the gate and offers gentle commentary about the blue. A man across the street records live commentary on his phone. A friend shouts playful commentary from the ladder. A dog barks its own silly commentary. The child reads each commentary, blushes, and keeps painting with quiet pride.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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