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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.
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

picar
Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
La gallina comenzó a picotear los granos esparcidos por el suelo.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

supuesto
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
Él es el padre supuesto del niño.
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

gamba
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
El chef preparó un delicioso curry de gamba con leche de coco.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

cataplasma caliente de hierbas
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
La enfermera aplicó un cataplasma caliente en su pierna lesionada.
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.
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.
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

felicidad
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

puntualidad
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
La puntualidad es una cualidad valorada en los entornos profesionales.
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

fenomenal
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
El equipo logró un éxito fenomenal en el torneo.
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.
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.
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.
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 /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

psicosis
Meaning
A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.
Example
The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.
El paciente fue diagnosticado con psicosis después de experimentar alucinaciones.
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

carne sabrosa
Meaning
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
Example
The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.
El chef preparó platos de carne sabrosos para la fiesta de cena.
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 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

perceptible
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
Los cambios en el clima invernal son perceptibles en las áreas rurales.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

prosélito
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
Se convirtió en un prosélito después de convertirse a una nueva fe.
C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

peligroso, arriesgado, inseguro
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
Los exploradores hicieron un viaje peligroso.
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

probabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
La plausibilidad de su explicación convenció al jurado.
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

palanca operada por el pie
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
Él presionó con fuerza el pedal de la bicicleta.
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.
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.
B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

parche
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
Ella cosió un parche sobre el agujero en sus pantalones vaqueros.
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

pesticida
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
El pesticida rociado en el campo mató a los insectos dañinos.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

presidencial
Meaning
relating to a president or presidency
Example
The presidential election is scheduled for next month.
La elección presidencial está programada para el próximo mes.
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

despertar
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
Sus comentarios despertaron su curiosidad sobre el proyecto secreto.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

permiso
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
Necesitas permiso para entrar en la zona restringida.
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 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.
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 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

patriotismo
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
El Día de la Victoria refleja el patriotismo de toda la nación.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

fotómetro
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
El científico usó un fotómetro para medir la luz en el laboratorio.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

rentable
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
La empresa se ha vuelto altamente rentable después de implementar la nueva estrategia.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

colgante
Meaning
hanging down or suspended
Example
The pendent branches touched the ground.
Las ramas colgantes tocaron el suelo.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

fitonutrientes
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
El té verde contiene poderosos fitonutrientes.
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

positivo
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
Los protones tienen una carga positiva.
A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

pimienta
Meaning
a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food
Example
I like to add pepper to my soup.
Me gusta añadir pimienta a mi sopa.
C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

posteridad
Meaning
All future generations of people.
Example
The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.
El monumento fue construido para el beneficio de la posteridad.
C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

empinado o repentino
Meaning
Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.
Example
The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.
Los excursionistas lucharon por subir la pendiente empinada.
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

picar
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
No me toques con tu dedo.
C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

destreza
Meaning
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
Example
Prowess in sports enhances team strength.
La destreza en los deportes mejora la fuerza del equipo.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

lastimoso
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
El perro callejero parecía lastimoso bajo la lluvia.
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 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

preeminente
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
Ella es una científica preeminente en el campo de la genética.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

felicidad
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

dificultad; situación desafortunada
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
Los refugiados estaban en una difícil situación.
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

productividad
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
El riego mejorado aumenta la productividad.
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

en privado; de manera confidencial
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Ella habló con él en privado sobre el asunto.
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 /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

penetrable
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
La delgada pared era fácilmente penetrable.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

pulmonar
Meaning
relating to the lungs
Example
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
El paciente sufrió una grave infección pulmonar.
B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

práctico
Meaning
Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.
Example
A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.
Se necesita un enfoque práctico para resolver problemas complejos.
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

preferir
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Prefiero el té sobre el café en la mañana.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

fotoeléctrico
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
El efecto fotoeléctrico es fundamental en los paneles solares.
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

personalidad
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
Ella tiene una personalidad muy extrovertida y amigable.
B1 adverb /ˈfɪzɪkəli/

physically

físicamente
Meaning
in a physical manner; relating to the body
Example
She is physically strong and healthy.
Ella es físicamente fuerte y saludable.
A2 noun; adverb /pərˈsɛnt/

percent

por ciento
Meaning
a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred
Example
Sales increased by ten percent this year.
Las ventas aumentaron un diez por ciento este año.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

fitonutriente
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
Example
Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.
El brócoli es rico en fitonutrientes que mejoran la inmunidad.
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 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

pulverizar
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
La máquina puede pulverizar piedras en polvo.
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

procedimiento
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
Siga el procedimiento para la precisión.
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

pálido; deslucido; débil
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
Ella se veía pálida después de estar enferma por una semana.
B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

penetración
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
La penetración en el mercado de la empresa creció rápidamente.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

primacía
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
La primacía de la educación no puede ser negada.
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

igual
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
Él intentó mirar a través de la niebla para ver a sus iguales al otro lado.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

pertinente
Meaning
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Example
She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.
Ella hizo una pregunta pertinente durante la reunión.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

puntualmente
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
Ella siempre llega puntualmente a las reuniones.
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

propulsión
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
Los motores a reacción proporcionan propulsión a las aeronaves para viajar largas distancias.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

salón, tienda
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
Recibieron a los invitados en el salón principal.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

experto
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
Los pundits políticos debatieron sobre los resultados de las elecciones en la televisión.
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

físico
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
El físico explicó la teoría de la relatividad a los estudiantes.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

la unidad más pequeña de una imagen o pantalla digital
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
La imagen está borrosa porque algunos píxeles están faltando.
C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

profano, irreverente
Meaning
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
Example
His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.
Sus chistes fueron considerados demasiado profanos para la ceremonia.
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

calmar
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
Intentó calmar al cliente enojado con un reembolso.
A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

rosado
Meaning
pale red color; slightly red
Example
She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido rosado en la fiesta.
B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

político
Meaning
a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession
Example
The politician promised to improve the economy.
El político prometió mejorar la economía.
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

personal
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
La empresa está contratando más personal para su nueva sucursal.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

primario, principal
Meaning
Most important; main; happening first.
Example
Education is a primary factor in economic growth.
La educación es un factor primario en el crecimiento económico.
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

felicidad
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

peligroso
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
La compañía está en un estado financiero precario.
C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

fitonutrientes
Meaning
Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.
Example
Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.
Los fitonutrientes en el té verde ayudan a reducir la inflamación.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

potable
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
Los aldeanos no tenían acceso a agua potable.
B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

preservar
Meaning
to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay
Example
We must preserve our natural environment.
Debemos preservar nuestro medio ambiente natural.
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 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

disminuir gradualmente
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
La emoción del evento comenzó a disminuir después de unas horas.
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

jugador
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
El jugador marcó el gol ganador.
C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

gobierno de los ricos
Meaning
a system of government where the wealthy hold power
Example
The country was ruled as a plutocracy.
El país fue gobernado como una plutocracia.
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.
C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

hacer pucheros
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
El niño empezó a hacer pucheros cuando no consiguió el juguete.
C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

politécnico
Meaning
an educational institution offering practical and technical courses
Example
She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.
Estudió ingeniería en un politécnico bien conocido en su ciudad.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

medicina que contiene opio
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Los doctores antes recetaban paregórico para tratar la diarrea en los niños.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.vət/

Private

privado; confidencial; no público; individual
Meaning
personal; confidential; not public; individual
Example
This is a private conversation between two friends.
Esta es una conversación privada entre dos amigos.
A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

practicar
Meaning
to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession
Example
She practises piano for two hours daily.
Ella practica piano durante dos horas al día.
A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

alumno; pupila
Meaning
a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light
Example
The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.
El alumno escuchó atentamente al profesor.
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

despectivo
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
Usó términos despectivos para insultar a sus oponentes.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

preliminar
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Los pasos preliminares son cruciales antes del proyecto principal.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

prolongado
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
La medicina moderna ha prolongado la esperanza de vida.
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

punyabi
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
Él usó un punyabi blanco para la celebración del festival.
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

perspicacia
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
Su perspicacia en decisiones de negocio la llevó al éxito.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

Puerquito de espinas
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
El puerquito de espinas levantó sus púas cuando se sintió amenazado.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

estudio de las características faciales
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
Él creía en la fisiognomía e intentaba leer las personalidades de las personas desde sus rostros.
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

campo cerrado para caballos u otros animales
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
Los caballos estaban pastando en el paddock.
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

prospectos
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
Los prospectos de crecimiento parecen prometedores.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

oso polar
Meaning
a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions
Example
The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.
El oso polar nada en las frías aguas del Ártico.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

presagio
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
La repentina caída de los precios de las acciones fue vista como un presagio de problemas económicos.
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.