🇬🇧🇪🇸 opportunity - oportunidad : English Lesson

Meaning of "opportunity" ("oportunidad"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

An opportunity is when the right moment or situation comes along that lets you do something you want, like learning a new skill, meeting someone cool, or having an adventure.

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

Tom saw an opportunity to grab the last cookie… but so did his dog.

Lucy took the opportunity to jump in every puddle… even the imaginary ones.

I saw an opportunity to scare my brother with a fake spider. Too bad it scared me first.

Max had an opportunity to feed the ducks, but the ducks had an opportunity to chase Max.

I thought it was an opportunity to pet a fluffy cat, but it was actually a wig.

A girl sees a small shop sign: "Help." She goes in. The woman gives her an opportunity to wash a cup, an opportunity to carry a bag, an opportunity to meet a friend, an opportunity to save a coin, an opportunity to learn a new job. She smiles. The opportunity makes her happy.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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