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A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

publicar
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
Ella publicó una carta a su amiga ayer.
C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

remate
Meaning
The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.
Example
Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.
Todos se rieron fuertemente con el remate de su chiste.
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

certamen de belleza
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
Ella ganó el primer lugar en el certamen de belleza
C1 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.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

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

Pillow

almohada
Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
Ella descansó su cabeza sobre la almohada suave.
C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

poros / estudiar cuidadosamente
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
Ella estudió los documentos durante horas antes de tomar una decisión.
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

prolongar
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
Las negociaciones fueron prolongadas durante varios meses.
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

nobleza
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
Fue elevado a la nobleza por el rey.
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

prodigio
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
Mozart fue un prodigio infantil en la música.
C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

petrificar
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
El ruido fuerte petrificó al niño pequeño.
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

lascivo
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
La revista fue criticada por su contenido lascivo.
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

sobresalir
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
Un clavo sobresalía desde la tabla de madera.
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

versátil
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
Ella es una artista versátil que experimenta con muchos estilos.
B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

plataformas, entornos de software o hardware
Meaning
Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.
Example
Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.
Diferentes plataformas ofrecen diversas soluciones digitales.
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

presagiar
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
Las nubes oscuras presagian una tormenta.
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.
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

pedagogía
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
La pedagogía moderna se centra en el aprendizaje centrado en el estudiante.
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.
A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

más/ventaja
Meaning
in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage
Example
She received an A plus on her exam.
Obtuvo un A plus en su examen.
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.
B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

publicar
Meaning
to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available
Example
The author will publish her new novel next month.
El autor publicará su nueva novela el próximo mes.
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 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

próspero; afortunado; exitoso;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
La empresa se volvió muy próspera después de lanzar su nuevo producto.
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

persecución, búsqueda
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
Dedicó su vida a la búsqueda de la felicidad.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

pendiente; no resuelto; en proceso
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
La solicitud aún está pendiente de aprobación.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

distrito
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
Ella fue a votar en su distrito local.
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

participante
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
Cada participante en el maratón recibió una medalla.
A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

producción
Meaning
the process of manufacturing or creating something
Example
The production of this film took over a year.
La producción de esta película tomó más de un año.
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

poético
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
Su discurso tenía un ritmo poético que cautivó a la audiencia.
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

objetivo principal
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
El objetivo principal del evento fue promover el reciclaje.
C2 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

charlar sin sentido
Meaning
to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
Example
The children would prattle on about their games.
Los niños hablarían sobre sus juegos.
C2 noun /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 /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.
A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

padres
Meaning
One's father and mother.
Example
The family tree starts with the child's parents.
El árbol genealógico comienza con los padres del niño.
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

residuos de pesticidas
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
El exceso de residuos de pesticidas en los alimentos puede ser perjudicial para la salud.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

fisiología
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
Ella está especializándose en fisiología humana en la universidad.
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

pastoralismo, sistema de pastoreo basado en pasto
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
El pastoreo es una forma tradicional de gestionar el ganado.
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 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.
A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

alfiler
Meaning
a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together
Example
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
Ella usó un alfiler para fijar la nota en la pizarra.
C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

pequeño recipiente para guardar la hostia consagrada
Meaning
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
Example
The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.
El sacerdote colocó la hostia consagrada en el pyx antes de visitar a los enfermos.
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

propagar
Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
Los científicos trabajan para propagar las especies en cautiverio.
C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

parto
Meaning
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Example
The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.
El médico explicó las etapas del parto a los estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

tutor privado
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
El tutor privado ayudó al estudiante a mejorar sus habilidades en matemáticas.
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.
C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

prolífico
Meaning
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
Example
The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.
El autor es prolífico, ha escrito más de 30 libros.
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.
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 /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

palabra polisílaba
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
La palabra 'elefante' es una palabra polisílaba porque tiene tres sílabas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

policracia
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
La nación experimentó una policracia después de las reformas de descentralización.
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

relacionado con el mar abierto
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
Los peces pelágicos como el atún se encuentran lejos de la costa.
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

líder populista
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
El líder populista prometió poner las necesidades de los ciudadanos comunes en primer lugar.
C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

perspicacious

perspicaz
Meaning
Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.
Example
The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.
La naturaleza perspicaz del detective ayudó a resolver el misterio.
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

conservantes
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
Muchos alimentos procesados contienen conservantes dañinos.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

ciencia de medición de luz
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
La fotometría ayuda en el diseño de sistemas de iluminación eficientes.
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 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

proclamacion
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
El rey emitio una proclamacion declarando la paz.
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

proclamar
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
El presidente proclamó un día nacional de luto.
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

pódcast
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
Los pódcast son geniales para mejorar la escucha.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

perfume
Meaning
a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell
Example
She wore her favorite perfume to the party.
Ella llevaba su perfume favorito a la fiesta.
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.
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 /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.
A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

teléfono
Meaning
a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages
Example
I need to charge my phone.
Necesito cargar mi teléfono.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

persona pedante
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.
Example
The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.
El profesor fue criticado como un pedante que se centraba demasiado en los detalles triviales.
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

protagonista
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
Charles Darnay es uno de los protagonistas de la historia.
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

prohibicionista
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
El prohibicionista hizo campaña contra la venta de licor en la ciudad.
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 /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

existir previamente
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
Esas costumbres existían antes de la llegada de la tecnología moderna.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

excesivamente optimista
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Su actitud excesivamente optimista ignoró los problemas evidentes.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

trampa, dificultad
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
Los inversionistas deben estar al tanto de las trampas del mercado.
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

promiscuo
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
La novela describe a un personaje con un estilo de vida promiscuo.
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.
A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

producir
Meaning
to make, create, or manufacture something
Example
The factory produces cars.
La fábrica produce coches.
C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

afligido
Meaning
Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.
Example
People are plagued by anxiety and depression.
Las personas están afligidas por la ansiedad y la depresión.
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 /ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

pluperfect

pluscuamperfecto
Meaning
a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action
Example
By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.
Para cuando ella llegó, él ya había terminado su tarea, mostrando el tiempo pluscuamperfecto.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

precipicio
Meaning
A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.
Example
The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.
Los excursionistas estaban de pie al borde del precipicio, mirando el valle abajo.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

prensil
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
El mono usó su cola prensil para colgarse de la rama.
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 /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

purificar
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
Este filtro purificará el agua de manera efectiva.
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.
A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

problema
Meaning
a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved
Example
We need to solve this problem quickly.
Necesitamos resolver este problema rápidamente.
A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

loro
Meaning
a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak
Example
The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.
El loro colorido repitió todo lo que dijeron los niños.
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

presentación
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
La presentación del nuevo producto fue bien recibida.
C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

prevalente
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
Fumar sigue siendo muy común entre los adolescentes a pesar de las advertencias de salud.
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.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

político
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
La agenda política incluía autonomía.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

proyección de la voz
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Una proyección adecuada asegura que cada oyente escuche claramente.
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

prevalencia
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
La prevalencia de los problemas relacionados con el envejecimiento requiere atención inmediata.
C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

paseo
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
Fueron a un paseo por la costa.
C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

paleontología
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
Decidió estudiar paleontología en la universidad.
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.
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

porche
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
Nos sentamos en el porche y disfrutamos de la brisa de la tarde.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

pentavalente
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
El fósforo puede existir en un estado pentavalente.
C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

pluralidad o mayoría
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
En la elección, ella ganó por una pluralidad de votos.
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

médico
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
El médico recetó algo de medicina para tratar la condición.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

pinzas
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Usa los pínchers para quitar el carbón caliente de manera segura.
C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

industria de perfumes
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
Ella trabaja en una perfumería que crea aromas de lujo.
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

montón
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
Colocó los libros en un montón sobre la mesa.
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

seudónimo
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain era el seudónimo de Samuel Clemens.
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

prefacio
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
El autor explicó su motivación en el prefacio.
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.
A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

pasado
Meaning
the time before the present; gone by in time
Example
He often thinks about his past mistakes.
A menudo piensa en sus errores pasados.
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pensión
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
Después de la jubilación, recibe una pensión mensual de la empresa.
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.
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.
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.