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    Lección (en. Lesson)

    /leˈkθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A part of the teaching given on a specific topic.
    Today's math lesson was very interesting.
    La lección de matemáticas de hoy fue muy interesante.
    An instruction to learn something new.
    The teacher gave us a lesson on ancient history.
    El profesor nos dio una lección sobre historia antigua.
    The result of an experience that teaches something important.
    The fall taught me a lesson about the importance of being careful.
    La caída me dio una lección sobre la importancia de ser cuidadoso.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lectio', meaning 'reading' or 'selection'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a lesson
    Teaching someone in a way that they understand something important or serves as a warning.
    dar una lección
    life lesson
    Experience that teaches something valuable about life.
    lección de vida
    to take a lesson
    Learning from an experience or mistake.
    tomar una lección

    Related Words

    study
    The action of dedicating oneself to learning something.
    estudio
    teacher
    A person who teaches or imparts knowledge.
    profesor
    homework
    Work assigned to practice what has been learned.
    tarea

    Slang Meanings

    Tough lesson
    That mistake was a tough lesson I won't forget.
    Ese error fue una lección dura que no olvidaré.
    Street lesson
    I learned the street lesson when I lost my money.
    Aprendí la lección de calle cuando perdí mi dinero.