Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Bros
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Bros in English?
Bros: 59.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,748.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 30.4% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 12.3% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.0% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.6% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- sex (B2): 16 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Sexual activity, or a biological classification, depending on context.
Subtitle example:
you're still feeling this, kind of, post-sex warmth and wistfulness.
- whatever (B1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Anything that is needed or possible; also an informal expression of indifference.
Subtitle example:
and much more importantly, my own problems and whatever I feel like talking about.
- playing (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Taking part in a game, performing music, or acting a role, depending on context.
Subtitle example:
Let me see what's playing.
- trust (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To believe someone is honest or that something is reliable.
Subtitle example:
Because I've been gay my whole life, and I don't trust these gay motherfuckers.
- laughter (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[laughter]
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- Sydney White: 17.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Bros).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
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