🇬🇧🇪🇸 sleigh - trineo : English Lesson

Meaning of "sleigh" ("trineo"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A sleigh is a large, open vehicle that moves over snow and is usually pulled by horses or reindeer. Sleighs don’t have wheels—they slide on runners. They are often used in winter and are especially famous for carrying Santa Claus as he delivers presents on Christmas Eve!

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

I tried to ride a sleigh down the stairs—now I’m grounded and dizzy.

The sleigh flew too fast, and now my hair looks like a snow tornado hit it.

The elf turned my bed into a sleigh and shouted, “Let’s fly to Pancake Land!”

I used a sleigh to deliver pizza—coldest delivery ever!

Santa’s sleigh ran out of magic, so he borrowed my skateboard.

Little girl sees a big sleigh at the house. The red sleigh waits in the snow. Reindeer pull the sleigh and the girl climbs into the sleigh. The sleigh slides very fast over white hills. She laughs as the sleigh stops at her door. She hugs the man and smiles.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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