🇬🇧🇪🇸 earthquake - terremoto : English Lesson

Meaning of "earthquake" ("terremoto"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

An earthquake happens when the Earth’s crust moves suddenly, causing the ground to shake. This can make buildings wobble, furniture slide, and people feel like they’re dancing without trying! Some earthquakes are tiny, while others are big and powerful.

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

I thought there was an earthquake, but it was just my dad sneezing really loud.

The floor shook like an earthquake when Grandma started dancing at the party.

The playground felt like an earthquake when all the kids ran to get ice cream at once.

During an earthquake, my fish stayed calm… but I think it’s because he’s always floating.

My dog experienced his first earthquake and blamed the cat for shaking the house.

An earthquake wakes Anna in the night. The earthquake makes cups fall; the earthquake shakes the table and the lamp. Her cat runs as the earthquake moves the plant. Anna holds the cat and waits. Neighbors smile outside. Another earthquake makes a small crack. The small earthquake ends, and everyone breathes and hugs.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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