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B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

perspectiva
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
Desde su perspectiva, la decisión fue completamente incorrecta.
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

persona indiferente o hostil hacia la cultura y las artes
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
Fue criticado como un filisteo por rechazar el arte moderno.
C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

prohibición
Meaning
the act of forbidding something, especially by law
Example
The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.
La prohibición del trabajo infantil es un logro importante de los derechos humanos.
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.
C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

absurdo, ridículo
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
La idea de que los cerdos puedan volar es absurda.
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.
B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

promoción; ascenso
Meaning
the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales
Example
She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
Ella recibió una promoción a gerente después de cinco años de trabajo duro.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

pequeña falta
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
Olvidar llamar fue solo una pequeña falta, no un error serio.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

porción
Meaning
A part or share of something.
Example
She ate only a small portion of the meal.
Ella comió solo una pequeña porción de la comida.
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

posesión; propiedad; dominio
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
La casa ha estado en la posesión de su familia durante generaciones.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

comprar
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
Necesito comprar víveres para la semana.
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

doloroso
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
La lesión fue muy dolorosa y necesitaba atención inmediata.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

de dos colores manchados
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
El granjero tiene un caballo piebald con manchas negras y blancas.
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

enagua
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
Ella llevaba un peto blanco debajo de su vestido.
A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

piano
Meaning
a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers
Example
The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.
La niña pequeña practicaba piano durante una hora todos los días.
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 /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

un engranaje pequeño o la parte externa del ala de un pájaro; restringir o inmovilizar
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
La pinión del pájaro estaba herida, lo que le impedía volar.
C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

propagación, difusión
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
La propagación de ideas a través de las redes sociales es rápida.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

psicológico
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
Ella estudió los efectos psicológicos del trauma en los niños.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

potro
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
Los niños disfrutaron montando el suave potro en la granja.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

polígamo
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
El polígamo tenía tres esposas que vivían en casas diferentes.
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

pugnacidad
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
El entrenador admiraba la pugnacidad del jugador en el campo.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

psiquiátrico
Meaning
relating to mental illness or its treatment
Example
The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.
El hospital psiquiátrico ofrece atención a quienes tienen condiciones graves.
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.
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 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

pastiche
Meaning
a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre
Example
The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.
La película era un astuto pastiche de las películas de detectives de los años 50.
C2 verb /pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

particularize

especificar
Meaning
to mention or describe something in detail
Example
The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night.
Se le pidió al testigo que especificara los eventos de esa noche.
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

cobarde
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
Actuó como un cobarde durante la crisis.
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.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperar
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Con trabajo duro y determinación, ella logró prosperar en su carrera.
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 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.
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 /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 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.
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

bombear
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
Ellos bombeaban agua del pozo al tanque.
C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

pacifista
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
Ella es una pacifista comprometida que hace campaña contra los conflictos armados.
C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

moralista y arrogante
Meaning
self-righteously moralistic and superior
Example
He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.
Él parecía moralista y arrogante cuando corregía los modales de todos.
B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

promotor
Meaning
A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.
Example
The promoter organized a concert for the new band.
El promotor organizó un concierto para la nueva banda.
C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

prohibitivo
Meaning
Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.
Example
The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.
El costo de la medicación es prohibitivo para muchas familias.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

fotocopia
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
Por favor, haz una fotocopia de estos documentos antes de la reunión.
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

felicidad
Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

poética, teoría de la poesía
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
Escribió un libro sobre poética explicando el arte del verso.
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

excesiva preocupación por los detalles o reglas menores
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
Su pedantería hizo que la reunión fuera innecesariamente larga.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

percolador de café
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
Hizo una taza fresca de café utilizando el percolador.
C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

Panch Phoron

panch phoron
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
El aroma llenó la cocina cuando calentó panch phoron en aceite.
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.
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

protectorado
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
El pequeño país se convirtió en un protectorado del imperio.
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

prudencial
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
El banco ha establecido reglas prudenciales para proteger a los depositantes.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

colgante
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
Ella llevaba un colgante de plata alrededor del cuello.
C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

votación directa del pueblo
Meaning
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
Example
The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
El gobierno celebró un plebiscito para decidir sobre la nueva constitución.
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

pronunciar
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
Ella puede pronunciar las palabras francesas perfectamente.
C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

proponer
Meaning
To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.
Example
The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.
El profesor propuso una nueva teoría sobre el cambio climático.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

póster
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
Ellos pusieron un póster de película afuera del cine.
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

camino
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
El estrecho camino llevaba al jardín oculto.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

periférico
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
La ciudad está situada en el área periférica de la ciudad.
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

placentero, agradable
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
Leer un buen libro es una actividad placentera.
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

proscribir
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
La nueva ley proscribirá el uso de productos químicos dañinos en la agricultura.
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

aceptable
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
El camino es apenas aceptable después de la tormenta.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

preliminar; introductorio; destinado a la preparación
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Asistió a clases preparatorias antes del examen final.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

precedencia
Meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
Example
Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.
En esta fábrica, la seguridad tiene prioridad sobre la velocidad.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

precioso
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
Este anillo es muy precioso para mi abuela.
B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

plural
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
La palabra 'gatos' es el plural de 'gato'.
A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

recoger; levantar; adquirir
Meaning
to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase
Example
She picked up the book from the floor.
Ella recogió el libro del suelo.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

pensar cuidadosamente
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
Ella ponderó sobre el significado del poema.
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.
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

polarizar
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
La decisión controvertida dividió la opinión pública en dos grupos opuestos.
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

primitivo, esencial
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
El miedo es una de las emociones más primarias que los humanos experimentan.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

travieso
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
El niño dio una sonrisa traviesa antes de esconder el juguete.
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

poseedor
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
El poseedor de la tierra construyó una nueva casa.
B1 noun praɪd

pride

orgullo
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
El Día de la Victoria llena nuestros corazones de orgullo.
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.
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 /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

permitido
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
Está permitido estacionar aquí después de las 6 p.m.
C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

dinero ilícito
Meaning
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
Example
The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.
El funcionario corrupto solo estaba motivado por el dinero ilícito.
B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

grano
Meaning
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
Example
She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.
Ella estaba avergonzada por el grano en su frente.
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

pilav
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
Disfrutamos de un delicioso pilav de pollo para la cena.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

pragmático
Meaning
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
Example
He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.
Él es un verdadero pragmático que valora los resultados más que los ideales.
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

latido rápido, fuerte o irregular debido a agitación o una condición médica
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
Ella experimentó palpitaciones antes de su entrevista de trabajo.
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

malversar
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
El funcionario corrupto fue hallado culpable de malversar fondos públicos.
B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

permanente; inmutable
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
El tatuaje es una marca permanente en su piel.
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

tirar
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
Por favor, tira de la puerta para abrirla.
C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

que puede ser considerado, pensable
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
La evidencia era sustancial y pensable.
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

influencia de los compañeros
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
La influencia de los compañeros puede moldear significativamente el comportamiento juvenil.
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

políticamente
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
El país está políticamente dividido entre dos partidos principales.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

palinodia
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
El poeta escribió una palinodia para disculparse por sus palabras severas anteriores.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

previsor
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
Ella fue previsora al ahorrar dinero para la educación de sus hijos.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

felicidad
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

padre
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
Los soldados asistieron a la misa presidida por el padre.
C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

de suma importancia
Meaning
more important than anything else; supreme
Example
Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.
La seguridad es de suma importancia en esta fábrica.
A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

producir
Meaning
to make, create, or manufacture something
Example
The factory produces cars.
La fábrica produce coches.
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.
B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

palmera
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
El árbol de palma produce frutas dulces que nos gusta comer.
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 /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 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

conocimiento secreto
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Ella estaba al tanto de las discusiones confidenciales.
C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

linaje
Meaning
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
Example
Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.
Su noble linaje le dio acceso a la corte real.
A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

público
Meaning
relating to or affecting the people as a whole
Example
The public demanded action on the issue.
El público demandó acción sobre el asunto.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

historia de un héroe pícaro
Meaning
relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero
Example
The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.
La novela es una historia picaresca de un astuto vagabundo.
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.
A1 verb /pʊt/

put

poner
Meaning
to place something in a particular position; to move to a location
Example
Please put the book on the table.
Por favor, pon el libro en la mesa.
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

perverso
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
Él tomó un placer perverso al molestar a sus compañeros.
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

sin dinero; extremadamente pobre; completamente sin fondos
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
Después de perder su trabajo, se quedó sin dinero.
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

relacionado con los padres
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
La orientación parental es importante para el desarrollo de un niño.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

escasez / carencia
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
El proyecto se retrasó debido a la escasez de fondos.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

filólogo
Meaning
a person who studies languages and their history
Example
The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.
El filólogo analizó textos antiguos para comprender la evolución del lenguaje.
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

precaución
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
Como precaución, debemos llevar agua extra en la caminata.
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

patriótico
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
Los ciudadanos patrióticos celebraron el Día de la Independencia con gran entusiasmo.
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 /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

productor
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
El productor de la película invirtió millones en el nuevo proyecto cinematográfico.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

libro introductorio, imprimación
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
Él leyó un libro introductorio sobre programación antes de comenzar su curso.
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.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

permutación
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
El rompecabezas se puede resolver probando todas las permutaciones posibles de las piezas.
B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

felicidad
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.