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C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

practicable
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
El plan no es práctico sin más recursos.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

póstumo
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
El autor recibió un premio póstumo por su última novela.
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.
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

proyecto
Meaning
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
Example
Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.
Trabajar en dos proyectos simultáneamente es difícil.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

filatelia
Meaning
the collection and study of postage stamps
Example
Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.
La filatelia es un pasatiempo que disfrutan personas de todas las edades.
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

protección
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
El movimiento se centró en la protección de los derechos.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

planificador
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Ella usa un planificador diario para organizar sus reuniones.
A1 adjective /pʊr/

Poor

pobre; de baja calidad
Meaning
having little money; lacking resources; of low quality
Example
The poor family struggled to make ends meet.
La familia pobre luchó para llegar a fin de mes.
B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

participar
Meaning
to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
Se anima a los estudiantes a participar en actividades extracurriculares.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

libro introductorio, imprimación
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
Él leyó un libro introductorio sobre programación antes de comenzar su curso.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

palimpsesto
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
El antiguo manuscrito era un palimpsesto, mostrando débiles huellas de textos anteriores bajo la nueva escritura.
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 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.
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.
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

gordo o redondeado
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
El gato estaba gordo y bien alimentado.
C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

paño que se coloca sobre un ataúd; una capa oscura que crea una atmósfera sombría
Meaning
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
Example
A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.
Una capa de humo colgaba sobre el edificio en llamas.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

perfidia
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
Su perfidia sorprendió a todos los que le habían confiado.
C1 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

rentabilidad
Meaning
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
Example
Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.
El aumento de las ventas y la reducción de costos aumentaron la rentabilidad.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

paraíso; un lugar o estado de felicidad perfecta; un lugar ideal o perfecto
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
La isla tropical era como el paraíso para los turistas.
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.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

protoplasma
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
Los científicos observaron el movimiento del protoplasma bajo el microscopio.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

perjurio
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
Fue condenada por perjurio después de dar pruebas falsas.
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.
C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

permeabilizar
Meaning
to spread through and be present in every part of something
Example
The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.
El aroma de las flores frescas permeó toda la habitación.
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

frases
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
Aprende frases comunes para el uso diario.
B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

ritmo
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
Ella caminaba a un ritmo lento.
C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

por sí mismo
Meaning
By or in itself; intrinsically.
Example
The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.
La idea no es mala por sí mismo, pero necesita mejora.
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.
C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

derroche
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
Su derroche de dinero lo llevó a la bancarrota.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

grafema fonético
Meaning
a written symbol representing a speech sound
Example
The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.
El maestro mostró cómo cada fonograma representa un sonido particular.
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 noun plɒt

plot

trama
Meaning
The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
Example
The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.
La trama de 'A Tale of Two Cities' es intensa y emocionante.
C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

una película o brillo en metal, piedra o madera debido a la edad o uso; también, una apariencia superficial
Meaning
a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance
Example
The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.
La estatua de bronce desarrolló una patina verde después de años en el aire marino.
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.
C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

paradigma
Meaning
A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.
Example
The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.
El paradigma de la educación está cambiando con la tecnología digital.
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.
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 /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

peregrino; viajero
Meaning
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler
Example
The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.
El peregrino caminó durante días para llegar al santuario sagrado.
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

polemica
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
La conferencia estuvo llena de polémicas sobre las reformas económicas.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

juguetón, travieso
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
El perrito era muy juguetón, corriendo por el jardín.
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

cerca
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
El pueblo está cerca del río.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

profuso
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
Él ofreció abundantes gracias por su ayuda oportuna.
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

extremadamente sediento
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
Después de caminar por el desierto, estaba extremadamente sediento.
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

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

patron

patrocinador
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
La biblioteca es apoyada por generosos patrocinadores.
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

puntual
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
Ella siempre es puntual para las reuniones.
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

flor de plátano
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
Cocinamos curry de flor de plátano para la cena.
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.
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.
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

ascenso
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
Él esperaba un ascenso en la oficina del gobierno.
C1 noun /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parenthesis

paréntesis
Meaning
A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.
Example
The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.
La explicación se dio en un paréntesis dentro del texto.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

piratería
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
La piratería de software cuesta a las empresas miles de millones de dólares cada año.
A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

población
Meaning
All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.
Example
The population supported autonomy.
La población apoyó la autonomía.
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

malversar
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
El funcionario corrupto fue hallado culpable de malversar fondos públicos.
C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

resumen
Meaning
A concise summary of a text or speech.
Example
The student submitted a précis of the long article.
El estudiante entregó un resumen del largo artículo.
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

de manera desordenada
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
Los niños corrieron de manera desordenada por el patio de recreo.
C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

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

pentad

grupo de cinco
Meaning
A group or set of five things.
Example
The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.
El comité se dividió en un grupo de cinco equipos de trabajo.
B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

seudónimo
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
Example
Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain era el seudónimo de Samuel Clemens.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

lastimoso; compasivo
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
Los lastimosos gritos del animal herido movieron a todos a lágrimas.
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.
C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

elegancia distintiva
Meaning
Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.
Example
He delivered his speech with great panache.
Él dio su discurso con gran elegancia.
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.
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

frase trillada, lugar común
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
Siguió repitiendo las mismas platitudes durante su discurso.
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

proceder
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Procedamos con la reunión como estaba planeado.
A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

dolor; sufrimiento físico o angustia emocional
Meaning
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
Example
The patient felt severe pain in his back.
El paciente sintió un dolor severo en su espalda.
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.
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

complacer
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
Su rendimiento complació a la audiencia.
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 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

uso de seudónimo
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
La autora mantuvo el uso de seudónimo durante toda su carrera.
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.
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

hacer un sonido repetido de golpecitos suaves / hablar rápidamente de manera mecánica
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
La lluvia golpeaba suavemente en la ventana.
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.
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

perfil
Meaning
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
Example
He updated his profile on the company website.
Él actualizó su perfil en el sitio web de la empresa.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

el arte de colocar suelos de parqué
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
El artesano se especializó en parquetería para casas de lujo.
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

lento y aburrido
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
La película fue entretenida, pero un poco lenta y aburrida en el medio.
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

yeso, reparar
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
Los trabajadores empastaron las paredes para hacerlas lisas.
B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

predicar
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
El pastor predicó sobre el perdón y la bondad.
B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

peculiar; extraño; raro
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
Ella tiene una forma peculiar de hablar.
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.
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

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

puissant

poderoso
Meaning
having great power or influence; mighty
Example
The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.
El rey era un gobernante poderoso cuya palabra era ley.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

próspero / glorioso
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
A menudo recordaba los días prósperos de su juventud.
C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

patrocinar
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
No me trates con condescendencia con tu simpatía falsa.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

filósofo
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
Sócrates fue un filósofo famoso de la antigua Grecia.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

personal
Meaning
relating to a particular person rather than anyone else
Example
She shared some personal details about her family.
Ella compartió algunos detalles personales sobre su familia.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

postrado
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
Él se tiró postrado en el suelo después de la larga batalla.
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

en descomposición
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
El olor en descomposición hizo que todos abandonaran la habitación.
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

prueba testamentaria
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
La familia tuvo que pasar por el proceso de prueba testamentaria después de su muerte.
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

proscribir
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
La nueva ley proscribirá el uso de productos químicos dañinos en la agricultura.
B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

plural
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
La palabra 'gatos' es el plural de 'gato'.
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

propuesto
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
Los cambios propuestos mejorarán el sistema.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

promocionar
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Promover la educación práctica asegura el desarrollo de habilidades.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

pesimista
Meaning
a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future
Example
Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.
Siendo un pesimista, siempre esperaba el peor resultado.
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

hablar de manera vaga, engañar
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
Él evadió cuando le preguntaron sobre su participación en el trato.
B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

miedo irracional; aversión
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
Example
She has a phobia of spiders.
Ella tiene fobia a las arañas.
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.
A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

papel, documento, trabajo de investigación
Meaning
A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.
Example
The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.
El estudiante presentó su artículo de investigación sobre inteligencia artificial.
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

paradójico
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
Es paradójico que estar de pie sea a menudo más cansado que caminar.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

precedió
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
Las nubes oscuras precedieron la fuerte lluvia.
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

husmear / entrometerse
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
Ella intentó husmear en la vida privada de su vecino.
C1 verb /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

predominar
Meaning
To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.
Example
Traditional values still predominate in the community.
Los valores tradicionales siguen predominando en la comunidad.
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.
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

fruncir
Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
Ella frunció los labios antes de besar al niño.
C1 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

palpitar
Meaning
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat
Example
The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.
Las luces de neón pulsaban con un ritmo constante.