🇬🇧🇪🇸 ostrich - avestruz : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "ostrich" ("avestruz"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
An ostrich is the largest bird in the world, known for its long legs, long neck, and fast running speed. Even though it has wings, it cannot fly. Ostriches live in open areas like deserts and savannas, mostly in Africa. They have very strong legs, which they use to run away from danger or even kick predators if needed. They also lay the biggest eggs of any bird!
If I could run as fast as an ostrich, I’d never be late for school again.
My grandma says an ostrich egg could make 20 omelets, but I think I’d need a bigger frying pan.
My dad told me he eats like an ostrich, but I’ve never seen him swallow a whole rock.
My teacher said my handwriting looked like an ostrich wrote it. Not sure if that’s a compliment.
I tried to race an ostrich once—spoiler alert, I lost.
On the dusty farm, a child watched an ostrich. The ostrich stood tall, long legs and a long neck, moving slowly. Two other birds pecked, then an ostrich could not fly but burst into speed and left them behind. The child gasped as the ostrich vanished down the road, then smiled, happy to meet such a fast ostrich.
🧑🎓 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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