🇬🇧🇪🇸 cotton - algodón : English Lesson

Meaning of "cotton" ("algodón"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Cotton is a natural fiber that grows on cotton plants in fluffy white balls. It is used to make fabric for clothes, towels, and many other things. It is soft, breathable, and one of the most popular materials in the world.

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

If cotton grows on plants, does that mean I can grow my own pajamas?

I wrapped myself in cotton for “maximum coziness,” but now I look like a giant marshmallow.

I wore a cotton sweater in the rain, and now I feel like a very cold, soggy sheep.

My little brother thought cotton was candy and tried to eat my T-shirt.

The cat stole a ball of cotton and now thinks it’s a new pet.

A boy finds white cotton on a farm. He pulls cotton from the plant and holds the soft cotton in his hand. He runs home and his mum makes a small cotton shirt. He puts the cotton shirt on and hugs a cotton ball. He smiles and sleeps warm now.

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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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