🇬🇧🇪🇸 decorate - decorar : English Lesson

Meaning of "decorate" ("decorar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To decorate means to add things like colors, lights, drawings, or other items to make something look more beautiful, festive, or exciting. People decorate for birthdays, holidays, or just for fun—like putting stickers on a notebook or hanging lights in a room.

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

I decorated the Christmas tree—and myself. I’m now 70% tinsel.

My sister decorated her dollhouse with spaghetti. It’s a very Italian home.

My little brother decorated the wall with peanut butter.

I decorated the dog. Now he thinks he’s royalty.

I tried to decorate the cake, but it looked like a pizza with glitter.

Anna and Sam decorate the room for the baby. They decorate the wall with paper hearts and pink paper. They decorate the bed with soft toys and a small light. I decorate a little card. We decorate the door too and sing a song. The baby smiles and we all feel warm.

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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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