🇬🇧🇪🇸 ancestor - antepasado : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "ancestor" ("antepasado"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
An ancestor is a family member who lived a very long time ago, like your great-great-great-grandparents and even people before them, whose children eventually led all the way down the family tree to you.
I think my ancestor invented the bedtime snack, and I’m just respectfully continuing this noble tradition.
Mom says my messy room proves I had an ancestor who was a tornado.
I wonder if I have an ancestor who was late to everything, because I’m just carrying on the family tradition.
My brother says his ancient ancestor was a mighty warrior, but he screams when he sees a tiny spider.
My ancestor probably invented the eye roll, because my mom is VERY good at it.
At night a child finds a small box in the attic. Inside is a faded photo and a sailor's cap. The child shows them to a grandmother. "My ancestor was a sailor," she says. She points: "That ancestor." "Our ancestor smiled in storms," the child reads. The child whispers, "ancestor, ancestor," and touches the picture. Everyone smiles.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: B2 Upper Intermediate
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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