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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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

producto
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
La compañía lanzó un nuevo producto en el mercado.
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

parroquia
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
La parroquia se reunió para el servicio del domingo.
C2 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.
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

recetar
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
El doctor recetó medicamentos para mi resfriado.
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.
C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

prerrogativa
Meaning
a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
Example
It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.
Es prerrogativa del gerente tomar la decisión final.
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

previene
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
El clima cálido de Bangladesh previene la caída de nieve.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

dramaturgo
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
Shakespeare es considerado el mejor dramaturgo de todos los tiempos.
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

portentoso, grave
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
Su tono portentoso hizo que todos se pusieran nerviosos por las noticias.
C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

preponderancia
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
Había una preponderancia de evidencia contra el acusado.
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

punk
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
Siempre le ha interesado la música y la moda punk.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsədi/

prosody

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

protuberate

hincharse
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
Las raíces comenzaron a hincharse desde el suelo.
C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

patología
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
Los avances en patología ayudaron a los médicos a identificar rápidamente la rara infección.
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

arroz precocido
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
El arroz precocido retiene más nutrientes que el arroz blanco regular.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

sumamente entusiasta
Meaning
intensely passionate or fervent
Example
She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.
Ella dio un discurso sumamente entusiasta en defensa de los derechos humanos.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

autopsia
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
El doctor realizó una autopsia al cuerpo.
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

predicado / basar en
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
Su teoría está basada en una investigación sólida.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

Personalmente; en mi opinión; para mí; en persona
Meaning
as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
Example
Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.
Personalmente, creo que la película fue excelente, aunque otros no estén de acuerdo.
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

pradera
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
El bisonte deambulaba libremente por la pradera.
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.
C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

abundancia
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
El jardín ofreció una gran cantidad de flores en primavera.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

pectoral
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
El atleta se concentró en fortalecer sus músculos pectorales.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

populoso
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
China es el país más poblado del mundo.
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

imagen
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
Hay una hermosa imagen colgada en la pared.
A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

morado
Meaning
a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color
Example
The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Las flores moradas florecieron hermosamente en el jardín.
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.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

paquete; paquete de tierra
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
El cartero entregó un paquete en nuestra puerta.
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

palaciego
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
Se alojaron en un hotel palaciego durante sus vacaciones.
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

porcentaje
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
El porcentaje de estudiantes que aprobaron el examen fue alto.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

estacionamiento
Meaning
the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
Example
There was no available parking near the restaurant.
No había estacionamiento disponible cerca del restaurante.
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

Océano Pacífico
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
El Océano Pacífico es el océano más grande de la Tierra.
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

peón
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
El peón de la oficina entregó los archivos a cada departamento.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

sobrenatural
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
Ella tenía una habilidad preternatural para mantenerse tranquila en cualquier crisis.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

partidario
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
El debate rápidamente se volvió partidista, con cada lado defendiendo su propia agenda.
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

piedad
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
Su piedad era evidente en sus oraciones diarias.
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 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

priorización
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
Una priorización efectiva asegura que los recursos se utilicen de manera eficiente.
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

relacionado con la pesca
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
Él tiene un profundo conocimiento de las técnicas piscatorias y las especies de peces.
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.
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

persistente
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
A pesar de muchos contratiempos, sus esfuerzos persistentes condujeron al éxito.
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

analizar gramaticalmente
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
El software puede analizar grandes cantidades de datos de texto de manera eficiente.
A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

a tiempo parcial
Meaning
working for only part of the usual working day or week
Example
She works part-time as a waitress.
Ella trabaja a tiempo parcial como camarera.
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

prehistórico, antes de los registros escritos
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
La era prehistórica estuvo marcada por el ascenso de los primeros humanos.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

ave fénix
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
La leyenda dice que el fénix se levanta de sus cenizas cada 500 años.
B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

persistencia
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
Su persistencia finalmente dio sus frutos cuando consiguió el trabajo.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

anterior
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
Necesitas aprobación previa antes de realizar cualquier cambio en el sistema.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

potencial
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
El potencial para la innovación es inmenso.
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.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

deseo incontrolable de prender fuego a cosas
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
El sospechoso fue diagnosticado con piromanía después de repetidos incidentes de incendio provocado.
C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

precipitado
Meaning
As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.
Example
The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.
El químico añadió un precipitado a la solución para observar la reacción.
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 /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 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

sencillo
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Ella llevaba un vestido blanco sencillo a la ceremonia.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

patricidio
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
El antiguo mito describe a un hijo cometiendo patricidio para tomar el trono.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

elogio
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
El actor recibió elogios por su destacada actuación.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

proletario
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
El movimiento estaba arraigado en las luchas proletarias.
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

paralizar
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
El choque repentino parecía paralizarlo.
A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

presidente
Meaning
the elected head of a republican state
Example
The president addressed the nation last night.
El presidente dirigió la nación anoche.
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.
A1 noun /ˈpɜːrsən/

person

persona
Meaning
an individual human being
Example
She is a kind person who always helps others.
Ella es una persona amable que siempre ayuda a los demás.
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

competencia
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
Su competencia en varios idiomas es impresionante.
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.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

oficina de correos
Meaning
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
Example
I went to the post office to mail a package.
Fui a la oficina de correos para enviar un paquete.
B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

patrullar
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
La policía patrulla las calles por la noche para garantizar la seguridad.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

relleno / acolchonado
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
La silla tenía almohadillas extra para comodidad.
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

prudencia
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
Ella invirtió su dinero con gran prudencia.
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

una gran pluma suave o algo que se asemeje a una pluma
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
El soldado llevaba una pluma roja en su casco.
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.
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

proliferar
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
Las startups tienden a proliferar en una economía próspera.
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

arreglarse
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
Ella se arregló frente al espejo antes de salir para la fiesta.
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

inclinación
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
Ella tiene una inclinación por coleccionar libros raros.
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

discutir sobre trivialidades
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
Se acusó al abogado de tratar de discutir sobre temas triviales en lugar de abordar el verdadero problema.
B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

preservación
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
La preservación adecuada extiende la vida útil de la maquinaria.
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

pulir
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
Ella necesita pulir sus zapatos antes de la entrevista.
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

valiente
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
El niño valiente rescató al gatito del árbol.
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

prohibitivo
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
Las leyes prohibitivas fueron estrictamente aplicadas en la región.
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

propuesta
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
La propuesta no fue aceptada.
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.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

impulsar
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
La falta de orientación adecuada puede impulsar a los adolescentes hacia la delincuencia.
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.
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.
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 /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

parálisis
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
El hombre mayor sufría de parálisis en sus manos.
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

anticuado; fuera de moda
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
Algunas tendencias de la última década ahora parecen completamente anticuadas.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

retrato
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
El artista pintó un hermoso retrato de su esposa.
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.
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

puerto
Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
Los puertos mejoran el comercio marítimo.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

polígono
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
El artista dibujó un polígon colorido en el lienzo.
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 /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

eficiencia fotosintética
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
Mejorar la eficiencia fotosintética puede aumentar los rendimientos de los cultivos.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

pretender
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
El documento pretende ser un informe oficial del gobierno.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

conmovedor, profundo
Meaning
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching
Example
The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.
El final de la película fue tan conmovedor que muchos en la audiencia se conmovieron hasta las lágrimas.
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.
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

peatón
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
El peatón cruzó la calle por el paso de cebra.
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

puntilloso
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
Ella era puntillosa en su atención a la etiqueta.
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.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

transpiración
Meaning
The process of sweating.
Example
Heavy exercise causes perspiration.
El ejercicio pesado causa transpiración.
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palestino
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
El pueblo palestino tiene una rica herencia cultural.
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

pionero
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
Los esfuerzos pioneros a menudo conducen al éxito.
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

pervasión
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
Había una pervasión de esperanza en toda la comunidad.
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

pediatría
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
Decidió especializarse en pediatría después de la escuela de medicina.
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.
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

fisiocracia
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
La fisiocracia enfatizó la importancia de la agricultura en la riqueza nacional.
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

perjurar
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
Fue acusado de intentar perjurar durante el juicio.
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

pomposidad, arrogancia
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
Su discurso estaba lleno de pomposidad y arrogancia.
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

veneno
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
La mordedura de la serpiente contiene veneno mortal.
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

perturbar
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
El ruido repentino perturbó a los estudiantes durante el examen.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

prevenir
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
El gobierno actuó rápidamente para prevenir una crisis financiera.
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.
A2 adverb /pəˈhæps/

Perhaps

tal vez; quizás
Meaning
possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion
Example
Perhaps we should call before visiting to make sure they're home.
Tal vez deberíamos llamar antes de visitar para asegurarnos de que estén en casa.
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

papa o un obispo de alto rango
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
El papa dirigió la nación en un discurso televisado.
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.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

claridad
Meaning
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
Example
The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.
La claridad de su conferencia hizo que fuera fácil para los estudiantes entender temas complejos.
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

despensa
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
Ella llenó la despensa con víveres frescos para la semana.
C1 verb /præns/

prance

caminar con arrogancia
Meaning
To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.
Example
The horse pranced around the field gracefully.
El caballo caminaba orgulloso alrededor del campo.
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.