🇬🇧🇪🇸 ribbon - cinta : English Lesson

Meaning of "ribbon" ("cinta"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A ribbon is a flat, narrow piece of cloth, often colorful, used for tying things, decorating gifts, making bows, or even as awards in competitions. Ribbons can be shiny, curly, or sparkly, and they’re often seen on presents, in hair, or on medals.

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

I tied a ribbon on my finger so I wouldn’t forget… then forgot why I tied it.

I used a ribbon as a shoelace. Now I walk like a ballerina.

I tried to eat spaghetti, but it was actually a ribbon. Oops.

I tied a ribbon on my cat. Now he thinks he’s the king.

I tried to wrap a gift, but I accidentally wrapped myself in ribbon.

She found a red ribbon and tied the ribbon around the small dog's neck. The ribbon made a bright bow. A second ribbon fluttered from the leash, a third ribbon caught on the gate, then it fell free into her hand. She laughed and kissed the dog; the ribbon danced in the sun.

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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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