🇬🇧🇪🇸 chop - cortar : English Lesson

Meaning of "chop" ("cortar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To chop means to cut something into smaller parts by using a sharp tool, like a knife for vegetables or an axe for wood. It can also mean to cut something quickly and forcefully, like when a karate expert chops a wooden board in half.

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The chef chopped so fast that I wasn’t sure if he was cooking or performing magic!

My karate instructor told me to chop a wooden board—I told him I like my hands unbroken.

I chopped my sandwich in half, but somehow, my little brother still got the bigger piece.

I asked my dad to chop my pizza into eight slices, but he said he only had the energy for four.

I tried to help Grandma chop carrots, but they kept flying off the cutting board like rockets.

A small girl watches her father chop cabbage. He shows how to chop, then chop slowly, then chop more. She holds a small knife, he guides her hand as they chop together. The kitchen smells warm. When the soup is ready she tastes it and laughs, proud they chop for the meal.

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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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