🇬🇧🇪🇸 cockroach - cucaracha : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "cockroach" ("cucaracha"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A cockroach is a large, brown or black insect that is commonly found in warm, dark, and damp places. They are known for their ability to survive in harsh conditions and can be a nuisance in homes and buildings. Cockroaches are nocturnal and can spread diseases by contaminating food and surfaces.
My cat saw a cockroach and ran away—some hunter she is!
A cockroach flew at me, and I learned I can scream in five different languages.
I sprayed a cockroach with bug spray, and it just looked at me like, “That’s cute.”
I stepped on a cockroach, and five more came to its funeral.
The cockroach in my bathroom looked at me like I was the unwelcome guest.
At midnight a cockroach slid across the kitchen counter. One cockroach climbed the coffee jar; another cockroach tapped the cat's tail. I grabbed a broom. A cockroach darted into a crack. I held the light, sealed the crack, and the cat purred. The cockroach problem seemed smaller, and I laughed.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
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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