🇬🇧🇪🇸 leash - correa : English Lesson

Meaning of "leash" ("correa"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A leash is a long, flexible strap or cord used to control or guide an animal, typically a dog, by attaching one end to the animal's collar and holding the other end. It helps keep the animal safe and prevents it from running away.

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

My dog thinks the leash is a noodle and tries to eat it every time we go for a walk.

I put my dog on a leash, but somehow, he’s the one walking me.

I tried using a leash on my cat, but she just stared at me like I had lost my mind.

I put a leash on my turtle, but he still managed to escape… very, very slowly.

I tried putting my baby brother on a leash, but Mom said, “Absolutely not.”

She clipped the leash to his collar, looped the leash around her hand, and stepped into the park. The dog sniffed, then saw a squirrel and sprinted. The leash tightened, then the leash held him beside her. She breathed, smiling, eased the leash, and they continued along the path toward home.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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