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C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

posterior
Meaning
Situated at or toward the back; later in time.
Example
The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
La parte posterior del cerebro controla la visión.
B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

receta
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
El doctor le dio una receta para antibióticos.
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.
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.
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

provincial
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
El bengalí no era solo un idioma provincial.
C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

agresivo
Meaning
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Example
His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.
Su actitud agresiva a menudo lo metía en problemas.
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 /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

parámetro
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
Necesitamos establecer parámetros claros para este proyecto.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

encuestador
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
El encuestador predijo un resultado electoral reñido.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

persona nacida en Irán o que habla persa
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
El idioma persa tiene una rica historia literaria.
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

común, del pueblo
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
Sus gustos eran bastante comunes, prefiriendo comida y ropa simples.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

frontón triangular
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
El antiguo templo tenía un frontón decorado con esculturas.
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 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

percibir
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
Percibo un cambio en su actitud.
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.
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.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

beneficio
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Uno de los beneficios de trabajar aquí es el almuerzo gratis todos los viernes.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

maestro
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
El viejo maestro insistió en la disciplina en el aula.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

bolsillo
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Él puso su teléfono en su bolsillo.
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.
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.
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

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

provender

alimento para el ganado
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
El granero estaba lleno de alimento para el ganado.
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.
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 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

puramente
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
La decisión se basó puramente en factores económicos.
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

frase
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
Él dio una frase memorable en la conferencia.
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

propiedad
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
Compraron una hermosa propiedad en el campo.
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

propiciar
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
Él ofreció regalos para propiciar a los dioses enojados.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

plástico
Meaning
a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped
Example
These containers are made of durable plastic.
Estos contenedores están hechos de plástico duradero.
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 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.
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

predecir
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
Los científicos predicen lluvia mañana.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

arar
Meaning
to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty
Example
The farmer ploughs the field every spring.
El agricultor arando el campo cada primavera.
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

contaminación
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
La contaminación industrial daña la vida marina.
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.
B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

durazno
Meaning
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
Example
The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.
El durazno estaba perfectamente maduro y jugoso cuando lo mordí.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

perímetro
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
Los soldados custodiaron el perímetro del campamento.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

relacionado con las funciones y actividades corporales
Meaning
Relating to bodily functions and activities.
Example
Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.
El ejercicio mejora las funciones fisiológicas del cuerpo.
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.
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.
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 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

presagio
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
Las nubes oscuras presagian una tormenta.
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

privación, carencia
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
Los refugiados sufrieron una gran privación durante el invierno severo.
C1 verb /per/

pare

pelar
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
Ella peló la manzana antes de comerla.
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.
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

piedad; simpatía;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
Sentí piedad por el hombre sin hogar bajo la lluvia.
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

productivo
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
Trabajar desde casa me ha hecho más productivo que nunca.
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

desfilar, exhibir
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
Los soldados desfilaron por las calles en el Día de la Independencia.
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

provisional
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
El acuerdo provisional se revisará el próximo mes.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

probable
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Es probable que llueva mañana según el pronóstico del tiempo.
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

relación privada, relación contractual
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
No había relación contractual entre el proveedor y el cliente.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

prototipo
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
La compañía construyó un prototipo del nuevo teléfono inteligente antes de la producción en masa.
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

legumbre
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Las legumbres son una excelente fuente de proteína para los vegetarianos.
C1 noun /ˈpɛsəl/

pestle

pistilo
Meaning
A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.
Example
She used a pestle to grind the spices.
Ella usó un pistilo para moler las especias.
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

educado; respetuoso; cortés
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
Él fue muy educado y respetuoso con todos.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

promisorio
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
Él firmó un pagaré para devolver el préstamo.
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

saqueador
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
Los saqueadores saquearon el pueblo después de la batalla.
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

tenaz
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
El abogado tenaz se negó a abandonar el caso.
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

desconcertar / confundir
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
Las instrucciones complejas desconcertaron a los estudiantes.
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

inevitable
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
Tuvo que aceptar la decisión inevitablemente.
C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

impulsor
Meaning
Having the power to drive or push something forward.
Example
The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.
La fuerza impulsora del cohete lo levantó del suelo.
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

farsante
Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
Muchos lo consideraban un farsante porque exageraba sus logros.
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.
A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

fotos
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
Añadir fotos a un árbol genealógico lo hace más personal.
A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

proteger
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
Protégete de los efectos negativos de las redes sociales.
B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

presentable; adecuado para ser visto en público
Meaning
neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance
Example
Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.
Asegúrate de lucir presentable para la entrevista de trabajo.
B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Pigeon

paloma
Meaning
a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities
Example
The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.
La paloma picoteó migas de pan en la acera.
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

parafernalia
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
El pescador llevó toda su parafernalia de pesca en una caja grande.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

alma / mente
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
La novela explora las profundidades de la psique humana.
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 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

relativo a un papa o obispo; pomposo o engreído
Meaning
relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important
Example
His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.
Su comportamiento arrogante molestaba a los demás miembros del comité.
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

permisivo
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
La crianza permisiva a veces puede llevar a una falta de disciplina en los niños.
C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

picante
Meaning
The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.
Example
The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.
La pungencia del ajo llenó la cocina.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

tubería
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
La empresa está construyendo una nueva tubería para transportar gas natural.
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

bolso
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
Ella guardó su billetera en su bolso.
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

poder adquisitivo
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
Debido a la inflación, el poder adquisitivo de las personas ha disminuido.
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

peligroso
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
Su situación financiera es peligrosa.
C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

dispuesto
Meaning
Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.
Example
She is predisposed to trust people easily.
Ella tiene tendencia a confiar en las personas fácilmente.
C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

púlpito
Meaning
a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon
Example
The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.
El pastor se paró en el púlpito para dirigirse a la congregación.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

particularmente
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
Ella es particularmente aficionada a la comida italiana.
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

examinador
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
El proctor recordó a los estudiantes mantener sus teléfonos apagados.
C1 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər

precision agriculture

agricultura de precisión
Meaning
The technique of conducting agricultural work using advanced technology.
Example
Precision agriculture optimizes resource use and increases efficiency.
La agricultura de precisión optimiza el uso de los recursos y aumenta la eficiencia.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

permeable
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
El suelo en esta área es muy permeable al agua.
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

predestinar
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
Ellos creían que sus caminos estaban predestinados por el destino.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

malversación
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
El ministro renunció después de ser acusado de malversación.
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.
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

pretensión, falsa apariencia
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
Su pretensión de ser un experto fue rápidamente expuesta.
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

descendencia, prole, herederos
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
Las enseñanzas del filósofo han influenciado a muchas generaciones de progenie.
C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

saquear
Meaning
to rob or plunder a place, especially during war
Example
The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.
El ejército invasor saqueó la aldea y se llevó todas las cosas valiosas.
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.
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

sonda
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
La sonda recolectó datos de la superficie del planeta.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

recién enriquecido
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.
Example
He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.
Se le vio como un parvenu que carecía de refinamiento a pesar de su riqueza.
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.
B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

educadamente;
Meaning
in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners
Example
She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.
Ella declinó educadamente la invitación porque tenía otros compromisos.
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

paternal
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
Él mostró un interés paternal en la educación del niño.
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

progresión
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
La progresión en la tecnología impulsa la innovación.
A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

policía
Meaning
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
Example
The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.
La policía llegó rápidamente para investigar la escena.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

corpulento
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
El hombre corpulento entró en la habitación con confianza.
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 /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

persona políglota
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
Ella es una persona políglota, fluida en inglés, español y bengalí.
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.
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.
A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

parte
Meaning
a piece or segment of something
Example
She gave me a part of her chocolate.
Ella me dio una parte de su chocolate.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

paradoja
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
La paradoja de la libertad es que requiere reglas.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

perfecto; sin defecto; excelente
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
Ella dio una actuación perfecta en el escenario.
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

premisa / edificio
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
Su argumento se basaba en una premisa falsa.
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

preponderante
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
La influencia preponderante de los medios de comunicación da forma a la opinión pública.
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

panel, grupo de jueces
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
El panel de jueces anunció al ganador de la competencia.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

mendigo
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
El mendigo pidió comida en la esquina de la calle.
C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

felicidad
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.