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C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

periwinkle
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
Las periwinkles moradas cubrían hermosamente el suelo del jardín.
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

en descomposición
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
El olor en descomposición hizo que todos abandonaran la habitación.
B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

ritmo
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
Ella caminaba a un ritmo lento.
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

principado
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
Mónaco es un famoso principado en Europa.
C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

penitencia; castigo por hacer algo malo
Meaning
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
Example
The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.
El monje realizó la penitencia por sus errores pasados.
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

preludio
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
La pequeña pelea fue solo un preludio de un conflicto mayor.
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 /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

condicional
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
El acuerdo era solo condicional hasta que se firmara el contrato final.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

delincuente
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
La policía arrestó al delincuente del crimen.
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.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

predisponer
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
Sus genes pueden predisponerlo a la diabetes.
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

alimentos procesados
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
El consumo excesivo de alimentos procesados conduce a problemas de salud.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

pava real hembra
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
La pava real hembra es menos colorida que el pavo real macho.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

tubería
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
La empresa está construyendo una nueva tubería para transportar gas natural.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potenciar
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
La cafeína puede potenciar los efectos de algunos medicamentos.
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

prevenir
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
La lluvia intensa precluyó la posibilidad de un picnic.
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

superficial
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
Él hizo un gesto superficial y se alejó.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

profiláctico
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
El doctor recetó un tratamiento profiláctico para prevenir la infección.
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

apasionado
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
Él está apasionado por la conservación ambiental.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

despiadado
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
El gobernante despiadado ignoró el sufrimiento de su pueblo.
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

suministrar
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
La empresa suministra alimentos orgánicos a los clientes conscientes de la salud.
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

extremadamente sediento
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
Después de caminar por el desierto, estaba extremadamente sediento.
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 /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

frasco pequeño
Meaning
a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
Example
The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.
El doctor le dio un frasco de medicina.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

política, sistema de gobierno
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
La antigua política griega tenía un sistema de ciudades-estado.
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 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.
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.
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

físico
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
Los componentes físicos forman la base del sistema.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

filosofar
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
A él le gusta filosofar sobre la vida y su significado.
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

profesor
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
El profesor explicó la teoría claramente.
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 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

prudente; cauteloso; sabio;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
Es prudente ahorrar dinero para el futuro.
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.
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

lectura cuidadosa
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
El contrato fue dado al abogado para su lectura cuidadosa.
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

pentámetro
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
Shakespeare a menudo escribía sus obras en pentámetro yámbico.
C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

eliminación gradual
Meaning
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
Example
A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
Se acordó la eliminación gradual de los combustibles fósiles.
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.
B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

procedimientos
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
Los procedimientos discutieron los problemas del lenguaje.
C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

penología
Meaning
The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.
Example
He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.
Decidió especializarse en penología para ayudar a mejorar el sistema penitenciario.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

miseria
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
Ella trabajó muchas horas por una miseria.
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.
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

iniciativa profunda
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
Una iniciativa profunda puede crear cambios sostenibles.
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

posgraduado
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
Ella está haciendo una investigación de posgrado en física.
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

penúltimo
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
Ella terminó el penúltimo capítulo antes de irse a dormir.
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

yeso, reparar
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
Los trabajadores empastaron las paredes para hacerlas lisas.
C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

una abundancia excesiva
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
She has a plethora of books on her shelf.
Ella tiene una abundancia excesiva de libros en su estante.
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

política
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
La política a menudo implica tomar decisiones difíciles.
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.
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

preponderar
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
En el debate, los argumentos lógicos preponderaron sobre las apelaciones emocionales.
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

probablemente
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
él probablemente llegará tarde esta noche.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

ámbito
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
El caso no está dentro del ámbito de este tribunal.
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

retratar
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
La novela retrata una imagen vívida de la vida en el campo.
C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

dispositivo de castigo público
Meaning
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
Example
The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.
El funcionario corrupto fue puesto en el píloris para que la gente se burlara de él.
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.
B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

impresor
Meaning
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
Example
The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.
El impresor entregó las invitaciones de boda a tiempo.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

filantrópico
Meaning
showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
Example
She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.
Es conocida por sus actividades filantrópicas en la ciudad.
A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

paquete
Meaning
a container or wrapping in which something is packed
Example
He received a package in the mail.
Recibió un paquete por correo.
A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

policía
Meaning
a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order
Example
The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.
El policía dirigió el tráfico en la intersección.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

determinación firme y persistencia
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
Su pertinaz determinación en alcanzar sus metas fue inspiradora.
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

ataque polémico
Meaning
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Example
The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
El artículo fue un ataque polémico contra las políticas del gobierno.
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

descomponer
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
La carne comenzó a descomponerse con el calor.
C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

abundante
Meaning
existing in great quantity; abundant
Example
The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.
La cosecha fue abundante, proporcionando suficiente comida para todo el pueblo.
C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

hurto
Meaning
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
Example
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.
La empresa instaló cámaras para prevenir el hurto.
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

evitar decir la verdad
Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
El político comenzó a evadir cuando le preguntaron sobre el escándalo.
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.
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

oratoria
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
Las habilidades de oratoria son esenciales para los roles de liderazgo.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

poema
Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
Ella escribió un hermoso poema para su madre.
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 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

paladar; capacidad para distinguir sabores
Meaning
the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors
Example
The chef created dishes to please every palate.
El chef creó platos para complacer todos los paladares.
A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

prisión
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
Fue enviado a prisión por sus crímenes.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

incomparable; sin igual; sin rival
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
Su belleza incomparable cautivó a todos.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

partidos para determinar al campeón
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
El equipo se clasificó para los playoffs después de una fuerte temporada.
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

conseguir
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
Ellos lograron conseguir suficientes suministros para la expedición.
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

el estudio del uso del espacio personal
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
Entender la proxémica ayuda a mejorar la comunicación interpersonal.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

perseverancia
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
Su perseverancia lo ayudó a lograr sus sueños.
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

condición
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
Aceptó la oferta de trabajo con la condición de que podría trabajar de forma remota dos veces a la semana.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

pragmatismo
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
Su pragmatismo ayudó a resolver la crisis financiera.
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

participación
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
Su participación en la competencia fue encomiable.
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

latir rápidamente
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
Su corazón comenzó a palpitar de miedo.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

perversión
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
La censura del régimen se consideró una perversión de la libertad de expresión.
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

superficie plana; avión; alisar
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
El carpintero usó una herramienta para nivelar la madera.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

traidor
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
El espía fue ejecutado por sus acciones traidoras.
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.
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

flor de plátano
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
Cocinamos curry de flor de plátano para la cena.
A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

pudín
Meaning
a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming
Example
My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
Mi abuela hace un delicioso pudín de chocolate para el postre.
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 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

astuto, prudente
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
Fue astuto de su parte permanecer en silencio durante la discusión.
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

precoz
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
El niño precoz estaba leyendo novelas a la edad de cinco años.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

derecho a beneficios adicionales
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
El juez disfrutó de ciertos derechos adicionales asociados con su puesto.
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

fiscal
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
El fiscal argumentó que el acusado era culpable del crimen.
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

palacio
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
La familia real vive en un palacio magnífico.
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.
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potencialmente
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
Este proyecto es potencialmente un gran éxito.
C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

excesivamente preocupado por los detalles menores o reglas
Meaning
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.
Example
Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.
Sus explicaciones pedantes hicieron que la conferencia fuera aburrida.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

poliarquía
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
La poliarquía permite que varios partidos compartan el poder.
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

pronunciado
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Hay una diferencia pronunciada entre los dos estilos.
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 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

peregrinación
Meaning
A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.
Example
Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.
Su peregrinación a través de Asia duró dos años.
C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

triste, lamentoso
Meaning
expressing sadness or sorrow
Example
He raised a plaintive cry for help.
Él levantó un grito lamentoso pidiendo ayuda.
C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

proliferación
Meaning
Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.
Example
The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.
La proliferación de malware es una preocupación creciente.
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

polinización
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
Las mariposas juegan un papel vital en la polinización.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

vista panorámica
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
El hotel ofrece vistas panorámicas del océano.
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

peroración final
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
La peroración del político hizo que la audiencia aplaudiera con entusiasmo.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

arrancar, reunir coraje
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Ella arrancó una flor del jardín.
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.
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

priorizar
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
Prioriza tus tareas para mantenerte eficiente.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

persona políglota
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
Ella es una persona políglota, fluida en inglés, español y bengalí.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

predeterminar
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
El resultado del partido parecía predeterminado.
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.
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

plátano macho
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
El plátano macho se puede freír, hervir o hornear y es un alimento básico en muchos países tropicales.
B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

datos personales
Meaning
Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
Example
Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.
Proteger los datos personales es crucial en la era digital.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polar, relacionado con los polos
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
Los pingüinos viven en las regiones polares de la Tierra.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

flexible
Meaning
easily bent or flexible; adaptable
Example
The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.
El metal es lo suficientemente flexible como para ser moldeado en joyas.
A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

fotografía
Meaning
a picture made using a camera
Example
She took a photograph of the sunset.
Ella tomó una fotografía del atardecer.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

depredador/explotador
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
El pájaro depredador se lanzó sobre su presa.
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

proceso
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
Los procedimientos judiciales duraron varias horas.
B1 verb pres

press

presionar. apretar.
Meaning
Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.
Example
Press firmly to operate the machine.
Presione firmemente para operar la máquina.
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

felicidad
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

plantación
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
La plantación de caña de azúcar se extendió por millas a través del valle.