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C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

vendedor ambulante
Meaning
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
Example
The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.
El vendedor ambulante caminaba por el pueblo vendiendo frutas frescas.
C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

paradigma
Meaning
A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.
Example
The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.
El paradigma de la educación está cambiando con la tecnología digital.
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

todos los dioses, templo dedicado a todos los dioses
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
El Panteón romano es uno de los templos antiguos mejor conservados.
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

particularmente
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
Ella es particularmente aficionada a la comida italiana.
A1 verb pleɪ

play

desempeñar un papel
Meaning
To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.
Example
Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.
Artemis desempeñará un papel crucial en la exploración de Marte.
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

campesino
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
El campesino trabajó arduamente en los campos desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer.
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

prolongar
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
Las negociaciones fueron prolongadas durante varios meses.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

persecución
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
La persecución de las minorías ha sido condenada mundialmente.
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

premonitorio
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
Él ignoró los signos premonitorios de enfermedad.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

fiesta
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
Nos divertimos mucho en la fiesta de cumpleaños.
B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

arar
Meaning
to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty
Example
The farmer ploughs the field every spring.
El agricultor arando el campo cada primavera.
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

prodigioso
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
El equipo hizo un esfuerzo prodigioso para completar el proyecto a tiempo.
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

anteriormente
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
Ella había trabajado anteriormente en un banco antes de comenzar su propio negocio.
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

precipitación
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
Los niveles anuales de precipitación están disminuyendo.
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.
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 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

desviar un ataque
Meaning
to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation
Example
He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.
Él logró desviar la espada del oponente con reflejos rápidos.
C1 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

palpitar
Meaning
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat
Example
The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.
Las luces de neón pulsaban con un ritmo constante.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

preferible
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
Es preferible tomar el tren en lugar de conducir en el tráfico pesado.
B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

participando
Meaning
Taking part in an activity or event.
Example
He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.
Él está participando en la expedición antártica.
C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

poligamia
Meaning
the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time
Example
Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.
La poligamia es ilegal en muchos países alrededor del mundo.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

petición
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
Firmaron una petición para mejorar la seguridad vial en la zona.
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.
A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

orgulloso
Meaning
feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect
Example
She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
Ella estaba orgullosa de los logros académicos de su hija.
A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

preparar
Meaning
to make ready; to get something ready for use
Example
She needs to prepare dinner for her family.
Ella necesita preparar la cena para su familia.
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

preferencia
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
Ella tiene preferencia por la música clásica sobre la música pop.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

predominante
Meaning
Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.
Example
The predominant color in the painting is blue.
El color predominante en la pintura es azul.
C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

procedimental
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
El comité siguió estrictamente las reglas procedimentales.
A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

loro
Meaning
a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak
Example
The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.
El loro colorido repitió todo lo que dijeron los niños.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

pentagrama
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
El mago dibujó un pentagrama en el suelo como parte del ritual.
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

prejuicio
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
Debemos luchar contra los prejuicios y la discriminación en nuestra sociedad.
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

física
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
Decidió especializarse en física en la universidad.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

filosofía
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
Su filosofía enfatiza la amabilidad y la empatía.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

perfecto; sin defecto; excelente
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
Ella dio una actuación perfecta en el escenario.
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

capacidad de percepción
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
Su capacidad de percepción al leer a las personas lo convirtió en un gran negociador.
A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

lugar
Meaning
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
Example
She placed the books on the table.
Ella colocó los libros sobre la mesa.
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

patois
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
El guía empezó a hablar en el patois local mientras charlaba con los pescadores.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

periquito
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
El periquito verde aprendió a decir hola.
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 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

charlar sin sentido
Meaning
to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
Example
The children would prattle on about their games.
Los niños hablarían sobre sus juegos.
C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

panteísmo
Meaning
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
Example
Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.
La filosofía de Spinoza a menudo se asocia con el panteísmo.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

penetrable
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
La delgada pared era fácilmente penetrable.
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

prosperidad
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
El país logró una gran prosperidad durante la última década.
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

profesar
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
Él profesa su amor por la música clásica.
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

preocupar, obsesionar
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
Las preocupaciones sobre el futuro lo ocupan constantemente.
C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

dispuesto
Meaning
Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.
Example
She is predisposed to trust people easily.
Ella tiene tendencia a confiar en las personas fácilmente.
A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

página
Meaning
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
Example
Turn to the next page for more information.
Vaya a la siguiente página para más información.
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

antepasado
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
Los investigadores rastrearon la costumbre hasta un antepasado común.
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

descendencia, prole, herederos
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
Las enseñanzas del filósofo han influenciado a muchas generaciones de progenie.
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

saqueador
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
Los saqueadores saquearon el pueblo después de la batalla.
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

problemático; que causa problemas
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
Los nuevos cambios de política son problemáticos y necesitan ser revisados.
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

presentar algo falso como si fuera real; fingir
Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
Intentó pasar el reloj falso como una marca de lujo.
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

pigmento
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
El artista mezcló diferentes pigmentos para crear el tono perfecto de azul.
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 /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

propelente
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
El cohete utiliza un propelente líquido para lanzarse al espacio.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

agujero
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Los trabajadores cavaron un agujero profundo para construir los cimientos.
A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

posiblemente; tal vez;
Meaning
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
Example
It will possibly rain tomorrow.
Posiblemente llueva mañana.
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

preferencial
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
Los miembros reciben trato preferencial en el club.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

providencial
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
Su rescate oportuno se consideró providencial.
A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

planeta
Meaning
a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Example
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.
Marte es el cuarto planeta desde el Sol.
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

profusión
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
La primavera trajo una profusión de flores silvestres al valle.
C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

sudar
Meaning
To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
Example
He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.
Él comenzó a sudar después de correr por 10 minutos.
B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

profesional
Meaning
a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something
Example
He plays tennis like a pro.
Él juega al tenis como un profesional.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

rural, relacionado con pastores
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
La pintura tenía una escena pastoral tranquila con ovejas pastando.
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

merodear (para cazar o buscar)
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
La gata merodeó alrededor del jardín por la noche.
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

pantalón
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
Ella compró un nuevo par de pantalones para la fiesta.
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

perspectiva
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
Nuevas perspectivas mejoran la comprensión.
C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

parroquial
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
Su visión parroquial le impidió entender los problemas globales.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

felicidad
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

de varios colores
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
El gato pied tenía manchas negras y blancas por todo su cuerpo.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

alma / mente
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
La novela explora las profundidades de la psique humana.
B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

pegar
Meaning
to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive
Example
I paste the picture into my scrapbook.
Pego la foto en mi álbum de recortes.
C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

excesivamente largo
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
La conferencia prolija del profesor hizo que muchos estudiantes se quedaran dormidos.
C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

agresivo
Meaning
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Example
His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.
Su actitud agresiva a menudo lo metía en problemas.
C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

pacto; acuerdo
Meaning
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
Example
The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.
Los dos países firmaron un pacto de paz para terminar la guerra.
B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

política
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
Las políticas efectivas impulsan el desarrollo nacional.
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

piedrita
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
Lanzó una piedrita al estanque y observó las ondas.
C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

parlamento
Meaning
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
Example
The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.
Los generales se reunieron para hablar sobre los términos de la rendición.
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.
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

provisión
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
El gobierno hizo provisión para los suministros de emergencia durante la inundación.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

porcelana
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
El museo exhibió antiguos jarrones de porcelana de China.
C2 adjective /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

prudish

puritano
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
Ella era demasiado puritana para ver la película con sus amigos.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

conciso y significativo
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
Ella dio un comentario conciso que resumió perfectamente el asunto.
C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

propensidad o tendencia natural
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
Él tiene una propensidad por asumir riesgos en los negocios.
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

ansioso; nervioso y temeroso
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
La multitud se puso nerviosa cuando sonó la alarma contra incendios.
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

requesón
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
El cocinero preparó requesón fresco cuajando leche tibia con jugo de limón.
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

prospectivo
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
La empresa se reunirá con clientes prospectivos la próxima semana.
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

desempeño
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
Las mejoras en el rendimiento aumentan la confianza.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

presciente
Meaning
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Example
The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.
El inversor presciente vendió sus acciones justo antes de que el mercado colapsara.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

pintor
Meaning
a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings
Example
The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.
El pintor creó un hermoso paisaje sobre lienzo.
C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

fluir con un sonido murmullante
Meaning
To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).
Example
The brook purled softly through the meadow.
El arroyo purleó suavemente por el prado.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

divisible
Meaning
capable of being divided or separated
Example
The estate was partible among the heirs.
La propiedad era divisible entre los herederos.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

felicidad
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

prefacio
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
El autor explicó su motivación en el prefacio.
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

certamen de belleza
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
Ella ganó el primer lugar en el certamen de belleza
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

insignificante, trivial
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
Le ofrecieron una suma insignificante por su trabajo.
A2 verb /pruːv/

prove

demostrar
Meaning
to show that something is true; to demonstrate
Example
The evidence will prove his innocence.
La evidencia demostrará su inocencia.
A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

profesional
Meaning
relating to a job that requires special training or education
Example
She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.
Ella es una bailarina profesional que se presenta internacionalmente.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

farmacia
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
Fui a la farmacia a comprar antibióticos.
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.
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

precisión
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
Se utilizan instrumentos de alta precisión en cirugía.
C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

fonético
Meaning
relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
Example
The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.
El maestro enseñó a los estudiantes la ortografía fonética de las palabras difíciles.
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

frase
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
Él dio una frase memorable en la conferencia.
C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

pompa, esplendor
Meaning
ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur
Example
The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.
La ceremonia de graduación estuvo llena de pompa y esplendor.
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

pódcast
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
Los pódcast son geniales para mejorar la escucha.
B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

pesimista
Meaning
a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future
Example
Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.
Siendo un pesimista, siempre esperaba el peor resultado.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

privilegio
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Es un privilegio trabajar con personas tan talentosas.
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.
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

prelatura
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
La iglesia medieval estaba dominada por la prelatura y sus tradiciones.
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

tristeza, congoja
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
La tristeza de la despedida trajo lágrimas a los ojos de todos.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

agarrable
Meaning
capable of being grasped or seized
Example
The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.
La herramienta tiene un mango agarrable que mejora la seguridad.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

culpable
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
El juez declaró al oficial culpable no apto para el cargo.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

puntual
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
Ella siempre es puntual para las reuniones.
C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

polémico
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
Escribió un artículo polémico desafiando las creencias tradicionales.
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

parcial; sesgado;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
El juez dio una decisión parcial a favor del acusado.
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

permeabilidad, la calidad o estado de ser permeable, permitiendo que los líquidos o gases pasen a través
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
La permeabilidad del suelo afecta la retención de agua.