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C1 noun /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parenthesis

paréntesis
Meaning
A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.
Example
The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.
La explicación se dio en un paréntesis dentro del texto.
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

profesional
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
Ella es una profesional médica capacitada.
C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

descripción de rocas
Meaning
a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing
Example
The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.
El científico estudió el petrográfico para entender la composición de la roca.
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

prohibir
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
La ley prohíbe fumar en lugares públicos.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

polaridad
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
La polaridad entre los dos partidos políticos está creciendo.
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

porcentaje
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
El porcentaje de estudiantes que aprobaron el examen fue alto.
C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

mimar / consentir
Meaning
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
Example
Parents often pamper their first child.
Los padres a menudo miman a su primer hijo.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

urgente
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
El gerente tuvo que tratar varios problemas urgentes a la vez.
C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

flor de la pasión
Meaning
A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
Example
The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.
La vid de la flor de la pasión cubrió la pared del jardín con hermosas flores.
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

legumbre
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Las legumbres son una excelente fuente de proteína para los vegetarianos.
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

parte esencial, meollo
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
La parte esencial de su argumento era que la honestidad es lo más importante.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

prognatoide
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
El fósil mostraba una estructura de cráneo claramente prognatoide.
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

embarazo
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
Su embarazo fue cuidadosamente monitoreado por su médico.
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

estanque
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
Los niños alimentaron a los patos en el estanque del parque.
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

protagonista
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
Charles Darnay es uno de los protagonistas de la historia.
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

realizar
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
La orquesta realizará una presentación en el salón de conciertos esta noche.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

beneficio
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Uno de los beneficios de trabajar aquí es el almuerzo gratis todos los viernes.
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

el punto más cercano en la órbita de la luna o un satélite a la Tierra
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
La luna apareció mucho más grande durante su perigeo.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

protector
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
El perro fue visto como el protector de la familia.
C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

aliviar
Meaning
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.
El doctor recetó medicina para aliviar el dolor del paciente.
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

protección
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
El movimiento se centró en la protección de los derechos.
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

intérprete
Meaning
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Example
The performer received a standing ovation for her song.
El intérprete recibió una ovación de pie por su canción.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

un lugar o estado de sufrimiento habitado por las almas de los pecadores que expían sus pecados antes de ir al cielo
Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
Después del accidente, la larga recuperación se sintió como una especie de purgatorio.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

olla a presión
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
El uso de una olla a presión reduce el tiempo de cocción a más de la mitad.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

pasaporte
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
Renovó su pasaporte antes de viajar al extranjero.
C1 noun ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

análisis de la estructura de la oración
Meaning
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
Example
The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.
El modelo de IA realiza el análisis de oraciones para entender la sintaxis.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

perenne
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
El cambio climático es una preocupación perenne para los científicos.
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

papado
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
El papado jugó un papel importante en la política medieval europea.
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

programación
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
Él pasa la mayor parte de su tiempo aprendiendo programación de computadoras.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

privilegiado
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
Ella proviene de un entorno privilegiado con muchas oportunidades.
C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

fruta del dragón
Meaning
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
Example
The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.
La pitaya tiene un sabor suave y dulce y una apariencia única.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

irritable
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
El niño se volvió irritable cuando no le dieron más dulces.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

tacañeria
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
Su tacañeria era evidente en la manera en que evitaba cualquier gasto innecesario.
B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

competente
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
Ella es altamente competente en varios idiomas.
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

fenómenos
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
Fenómenos como inundaciones alteran los sistemas agrícolas.
A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

posible
Meaning
able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible
Example
It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
Es posible aprender un nuevo idioma a cualquier edad.
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proactivo
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Se necesitan estrategias proactivas para combatir la escasez.
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

apaciguar
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
La madre trató de apaciguar a su hijo que lloraba.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

demandante
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
El demandante presentó una demanda contra la empresa.
B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

presencia
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
Su presencia en la reunión hizo que todos se sintieran a gusto.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

personal
Meaning
relating to a particular person rather than anyone else
Example
She shared some personal details about her family.
Ella compartió algunos detalles personales sobre su familia.
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

tacaño
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
La empresa era demasiado tacaña para invertir en mejores equipos.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

procesión; desfile;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
La procesión de bodas caminó lentamente hacia la iglesia.
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

examinador
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
El proctor recordó a los estudiantes mantener sus teléfonos apagados.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsədi/

prosody

prosodia
Meaning
The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.
Example
The professor explained how prosody affects the mood of a poem.
El profesor explicó cómo la prosodia afecta el estado de ánimo de un poema.
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

presagio
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
Las nubes oscuras presagian una tormenta.
B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

procesador
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
El nuevo portátil tiene un procesador más rápido.
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

fase; una etapa distinta en un proceso de cambio o desarrollo
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
El proyecto ahora está en su fase final.
A2 adjective /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

Previous

anterior
Meaning
occurring before in time or order; earlier; former
Example
I reviewed the previous chapter before starting the new one.
Revisé el capítulo anterior antes de comenzar el nuevo.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

malversación
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
El ministro renunció después de ser acusado de malversación.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

parcialmente; en parte;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
El clima estaba parcialmente nublado hoy.
C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

ofrecer, presentar
Meaning
to offer something for acceptance; to present
Example
She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.
Ella ofreció su mano como señal de amistad.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

podrido
Meaning
decayed and emitting a foul smell
Example
The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.
La basura olía a podrido después de varios días al sol.
A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

parte
Meaning
a piece or segment of something
Example
She gave me a part of her chocolate.
Ella me dio una parte de su chocolate.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

político
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
La agenda política incluía autonomía.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

perímetro
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
Los soldados custodiaron el perímetro del campamento.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

preámbulo
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
El preámbulo de la constitución describe sus principios fundamentales.
A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

pastel
Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
Mi abuela hace el mejor pastel de manzana de la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˈfærɪsiː/

pharisee

persona hipócrita
Meaning
A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.
Example
He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.
Él actuó como un fariseo, juzgando a los demás mientras ignoraba sus propios errores.
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

contaminar
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
Las fábricas contaminan el medio ambiente con productos químicos tóxicos.
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

estabilidad del proceso
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
El aire frío asegura la estabilidad del proceso en las plantas.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

postrado
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
Él se tiró postrado en el suelo después de la larga batalla.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

relacionado con una orquesta sinfónica
Meaning
relating to a symphony orchestra or its music
Example
The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
La orquesta filarmónica realizó una impresionante interpretación de la Novena Sinfonía de Beethoven.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

plagio
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
El estudiante fue expulsado por cometer plagio en su ensayo.
C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

pequeño recipiente para guardar la hostia consagrada
Meaning
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
Example
The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.
El sacerdote colocó la hostia consagrada en el pyx antes de visitar a los enfermos.
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

palanquín
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
La novia fue llevada a la ceremonia de boda en un palanquín ornamentado.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

perentorio
Meaning
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.
Example
The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.
El oficial dio una orden perentoria para evacuar el edificio.
C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

pentaedro
Meaning
A solid geometric figure with five faces.
Example
In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.
En la clase de geometría, el maestro explicó la estructura de un pentaedro.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

corpulento
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
El hombre corpulento entró en la habitación con confianza.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

paralelo
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
Las dos carreteras corren paralelas una a la otra durante varias millas.
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

rompecabezas
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
El problema de matemáticas confundirá incluso a los expertos.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

psiquiatra
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
El psiquiatra recetó medicación para la ansiedad del paciente.
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

agradable, placentero
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
Tuvimos una noche agradable en el parque.
B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

principal; primario; más importante; jefe
Meaning
main; primary; most important; chief
Example
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
La principal razón de la reunión fue discutir el presupuesto.
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

Océano Pacífico
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
El Océano Pacífico es el océano más grande de la Tierra.
A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

posibilidad
Meaning
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
Example
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
Hay una fuerte posibilidad de lluvia mañana.
B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

oración
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
Ella recitó una oración antes de la comida.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

protector
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
Ella llevaba un casco protector mientras montaba su bicicleta.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

empujar
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Ella le dio un empujón en el brazo para llamar su atención.
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

paralelismo
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
El escritor usó el paralelismo para dar ritmo a su prosa.
B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

fotosíntesis
Meaning
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
Example
Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.
Las plantas dependen de la fotosíntesis para su supervivencia.
C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

preeminencia
Meaning
The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
Example
The university has gained preeminence in medical research.
La universidad ha ganado preeminencia en la investigación médica.
C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

profuso
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
Él ofreció abundantes gracias por su ayuda oportuna.
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

pasear
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
Ellos paseaban por la ciudad antigua, disfrutando de las vistas.
B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

proponer
Meaning
to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you
Example
I propose we take a short break.
Yo propongo que tomemos un pequeño descanso.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

picante
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
El chef añadió una salsa picante al plato para realzar su sabor.
C1 noun /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/

Poppy Seeds

semillas de amapola
Meaning
tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking
Example
Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.
Las semillas de amapola se espolvorean sobre el pan y se usan en curris bengalíes.
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

prueba testamentaria
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
La familia tuvo que pasar por el proceso de prueba testamentaria después de su muerte.
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

propaganda; rumores
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
El gobierno usó propaganda para influir en la opinión pública durante la guerra.
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

persistente
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
A pesar de muchos contratiempos, sus esfuerzos persistentes condujeron al éxito.
B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

sin dolor
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
Los métodos modernos aseguran un tratamiento sin dolor.
B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

preciso
Meaning
Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Example
She gave precise instructions for the experiment.
Ella dio instrucciones precisas para el experimento.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

piña
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
Example
The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.
La piña tiene una corona de hojas puntiagudas en la parte superior.
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

promover
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
La empresa promueve la conciencia ambiental.
B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

persistencia
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
Su persistencia finalmente dio sus frutos cuando consiguió el trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

potente; fuerte; eficaz
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
La medicina es muy potente y debe tomarse con cuidado.
B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

presentable; adecuado para ser visto en público
Meaning
neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance
Example
Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.
Asegúrate de lucir presentable para la entrevista de trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

polímata
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
Leonardo da Vinci fue un verdadero polímata, destacando en arte, ciencia e ingeniería.
A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

papel, documento, trabajo de investigación
Meaning
A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.
Example
The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.
El estudiante presentó su artículo de investigación sobre inteligencia artificial.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

perforar
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
La flecha atravesará el objetivo.
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

próspero; afortunado; exitoso;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
La empresa se volvió muy próspera después de lanzar su nuevo producto.
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

plenario
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
El comité celebró una sesión plenaria para discutir todos los asuntos importantes.
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

parable
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
Jesús a menudo enseñaba usando una parábola para transmitir verdades más profundas.
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

gente
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
La gente en el pueblo se reunió para el festival.
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

fruncir
Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
Ella frunció los labios antes de besar al niño.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

fonología
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
Ella está estudiando fonología para entender cómo funcionan los sonidos en inglés.
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

premonición
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
Ella tuvo una premonición de peligro antes del viaje.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

periferia
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
Los soldados estaban estacionados en la periferia del campamento.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

paupérisme
Meaning
The state of being extremely poor.
Example
The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.
El país luchó contra el pauperismo creciente en el siglo XIX.
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

práctica
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
La práctica diaria mejora la fluidez.
C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

permeabilizar
Meaning
to spread through and be present in every part of something
Example
The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.
El aroma de las flores frescas permeó toda la habitación.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

poeta
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
El poeta escribió sobre el amor y la naturaleza.
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

postular
Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
El científico postuló una nueva teoría para explicar el fenómeno.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

arrebato súbito
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Ella fue tomada por un arrebato de risa.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

errante; migratorio; viajero
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
El halcón peregrino es conocido por su increíble velocidad.
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

proximidad
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
La proximidad de sus casas los hizo amigos cercanos.
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

proyectos
Meaning
Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Example
These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.
Estos proyectos buscan avances tecnológicos.
B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

predicar
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
El pastor predicó sobre el perdón y la bondad.
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

desconcertar / confundir
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
Las instrucciones complejas desconcertaron a los estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

parroquia
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
La parroquia se reunió para el servicio del domingo.
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

sombra parcial
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
La penumbra de la luna creó una sombra tenue sobre la Tierra.