🇬🇧🇪🇸 tortoise - tortuga : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "tortoise" ("tortuga"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A tortoise is a land-dwelling animal with a hard, domed shell on its back. It walks very slowly on short, sturdy legs, can pull its head and legs inside its shell for protection, and some tortoises can live much longer than people—over 100 years!
My tortoise tried to chase a butterfly, but by the time he took three steps, the butterfly was probably in another country.
The tortoise looked at my homework, shook its head slowly, and went back into its shell to hide from the math problems.
Our class tortoise escaped, but the teacher said we’ll catch him next week when he reaches the door.
Our tortoise tried to sneak up on the cat, but the cat took a nap, woke up, stretched, and still saw him coming.
My tortoise has a built-in helmet, a portable house, and no rent to pay—what a genius.
A child finds a tortoise in the garden. The tortoise has a hard shell. The tortoise walks very slow on the grass. The tortoise hides in its shell when rain comes. The child smiles and watches the tortoise sleep. The tortoise feels safe. The child brings a small leaf for it to eat. They come back each day.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
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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