🇬🇧🇪🇸 spyglass - catalejo : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "spyglass" ("catalejo"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A "spyglass" is a noun that refers to a small, handheld telescope used to see things that are far away. It is often associated with sailors and pirates who used it to spot ships or land from a distance.
Captain Bob looked through his spyglass and saw something terrifying—his parrot had stolen his lunch again.
My little brother used a spyglass at the beach and screamed, “I see a sea monster!” It was just a floating log.
I tried using a spyglass in my room, but the only thing it zoomed in on was a giant dust bunny under my bed.
I wanted to use my spyglass to explore the world, but my dog just used it as a chew toy.
My cousin looked through a spyglass and yelled, “I see land!” We were in the backyard.
On the cliff a girl found an old spyglass and pressed it to her eye. Through the spyglass she saw a tiny light on the dark sea. She steadied the spyglass, waved, then handed the spyglass to her father. He smiled, used the spyglass, spotted the small boat, and guided it home.
🧑🎓 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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