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B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

depredador
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
Los leones son depredadores poderosos en la sabana.
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

plausible o probable
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
Su excusa parecía plausible, pero tenía mis dudas.
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.
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 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.
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

contaminantes
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
Los contaminantes contribuyen a la degradación ambiental.
B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

paleta
Meaning
a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design
Example
The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.
La artista mezcló tonos vibrantes en su paleta antes de comenzar la pintura.
B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

presidencial
Meaning
relating to a president or presidency
Example
The presidential election is scheduled for next month.
La elección presidencial está programada para el próximo mes.
B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

resolución de problemas
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
Las habilidades de resolución de problemas son clave para el liderazgo.
B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

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

peter

disminuir gradualmente
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
La emoción del evento comenzó a disminuir después de unas horas.
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

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

pitiful

miserable, lamentable, muy pequeño
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
El rendimiento del equipo fue miserable en comparación con el año pasado.
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.
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.
B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

meseta, área plana elevada, un periodo de poco cambio
Meaning
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
Example
After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.
Después de meses de crecimiento, las ventas llegaron a una meseta.
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

saltar o bucear rápidamente; caer bruscamente
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
Ella se zambulló en la piscina.
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

fase; una etapa distinta en un proceso de cambio o desarrollo
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
El proyecto ahora está en su fase final.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitivo; básico; crudo; subdesarrollado; simple
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
La tribu aún usa herramientas primitivas para cazar y cultivar.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

robo de información mediante fraude
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
Los correos electrónicos de phishing a menudo engañan a las personas para que revelen contraseñas.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

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

petition

petición
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
Firmaron una petición para mejorar la seguridad vial en la zona.
B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

cima
Meaning
the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity
Example
The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.
Los escaladores llegaron a la cima del Monte Everest.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

colección de trabajos, muestras o lista de trabajos
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Su portafolio mostró su amplia gama de habilidades.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

invaluable; de incalculable valor
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
Las joyas antiguas de su abuela son absolutamente invaluables.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

psiquiatría
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
Ella decidió estudiar psiquiatría para ayudar a las personas con problemas de salud mental.
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

fiscal
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
El fiscal argumentó que el acusado era culpable del crimen.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

partículas
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
Las partículas PM2.5 dañan la salud respiratoria.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

arroz sin procesar; campo de arroz
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
Los agricultores trabajaron duro en los campos de arroz durante la temporada de cosecha.
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 /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

prima
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
Necesitas pagar tu prima de seguro cada año.
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

proveedor
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
El proveedor de servicios asegura que todos los clientes reciban soporte oportuno.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

privilegiado
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
Ella proviene de un entorno privilegiado con muchas oportunidades.
B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

procedimientos
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
Los procedimientos discutieron los problemas del lenguaje.
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

felicidad
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

accesorio
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
El actor olvidó su accesorio en el escenario.
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

presentar algo falso como si fuera real; fingir
Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
Intentó pasar el reloj falso como una marca de lujo.
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.
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

propaganda; rumores
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
El gobierno usó propaganda para influir en la opinión pública durante la guerra.
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.
B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

perseverar
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
Él perseveró a través de muchos fracasos antes de tener éxito.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

partidos para determinar al campeón
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
El equipo se clasificó para los playoffs después de una fuerte temporada.
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

enchufe
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
Ella insertó el enchufe en el enchufe.
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

picar
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
No me toques con tu dedo.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

parcialmente; incompletamente;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
El edificio fue solo parcialmente destruido en el incendio.
B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

apelación; solicitud; excusa
Meaning
an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification
Example
She made a plea for help during the emergency.
Ella hizo una apelación por ayuda durante la emergencia.
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.
B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

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

pronounced

pronunciado
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Hay una diferencia pronunciada entre los dos estilos.
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

pureza; limpieza; libertad de contaminación
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
La pureza del agua de la montaña fue notable.
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.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

psíquico
Meaning
relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities
Example
The psychic claimed she could predict the future.
La psíquica afirmó que podía predecir el futuro.
B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

prolongar
Meaning
To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.
Example
A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.
Una dieta saludable ayuda a prolongar la esperanza de vida.
B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

pagadero
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
El monto es pagadero dentro de los treinta días posteriores a la fecha de la factura.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

prometedor
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
Ella es una joven científica prometedora con grandes ideas.
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

broma
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
Ellos jugaron una broma inocente con su amigo durante la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

procesador
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
El nuevo portátil tiene un procesador más rápido.
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

persistir
Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
Ella decidió persistir en sus esfuerzos para aprender francés.
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

productividad
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
El riego mejorado aumenta la productividad.
B2 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.
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

prosperidad
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
El país logró una gran prosperidad durante la última década.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

preliminar; introductorio; destinado a la preparación
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Asistió a clases preparatorias antes del examen final.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

publicidad
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
La película recibió mucha publicidad antes de su estreno.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

psicólogo
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
El psicólogo lo ayudó a lidiar con su ansiedad.
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

contaminar
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
Las fábricas contaminan el medio ambiente con productos químicos tóxicos.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

prominente
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
Él es un líder prominente en la comunidad.
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 /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

fenómeno
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
Las Luces del Norte son un fenómeno natural.
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

de manera extraña; de manera inusual
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
Ella se vistió de manera peculiar para la cena formal, usando colores brillantes y patrones inusuales.
B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

proximidad
Meaning
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
Example
The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.
La proximidad de la escuela a su casa lo hizo conveniente.
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

propenso
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
Él es propenso a cometer errores cuando está cansado.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

venenoso; tóxico; mortal
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
La serpiente es muy venenosa y peligrosa.
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 /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

olla a presión
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
El uso de una olla a presión reduce el tiempo de cocción a más de la mitad.
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

provincia
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
La provincia es conocida por su rica herencia cultural y sus impresionantes paisajes.
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

pulido, refinado y elegante
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
Ella dio una actuación pulida en el recital.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

prestigioso
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
La Universidad de Harvard es una de las universidades más prestigiosas del mundo.
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

primer ministro / principal
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
El primer ministro francés dirigió al país.
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

pasivo; (gramática) voz pasiva
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
En lugar de tomar el control, él permaneció pasivo durante la reunión.
B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

probabilidad
Meaning
the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur
Example
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
Hay una alta probabilidad de lluvia mañana.
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

insignificante
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
A menudo se molesta por las cosas más insignificantes.
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

proporción
Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
La proporción de estudiantes que aprobaron el examen fue alta.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

profundo
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
El discurso tuvo un impacto profundo en la audiencia.
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

digno de elogio
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
Su trabajo caritativo es verdaderamente digno de elogio.
B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

felicidad
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

rentable
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
La empresa se ha vuelto altamente rentable después de implementar la nueva estrategia.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

preferible
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
Es preferible tomar el tren en lugar de conducir en el tráfico pesado.
B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

prevalecer
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
La justicia siempre prevalecerá sobre la injusticia.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

impotente
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Ella se sintió impotente contra el sistema injusto.
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

camino
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
El estrecho camino llevaba al jardín oculto.
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

primero, principal
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
Ella está en el mejor momento de su carrera.
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

paralelismos
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
Hay paralelismos entre los problemas de envejecimiento de Japón y la situación de Bangladesh.
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

precedente
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
La decisión del juez estableció un nuevo precedente para casos similares.
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

paternidad
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
La crianza efectiva ayuda a los niños a desarrollar confianza e independencia.
B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

una persona que está entre las primeras en explorar o asentarse en una nueva área; alguien que desarrolla nuevas ideas o métodos
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
Ella fue una pionera en el campo de la informática.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

psicología
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
La psicología nos ayuda a entender cómo piensan y actúan las personas.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

pensar cuidadosamente
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
Ella ponderó sobre el significado del poema.
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.
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

pellizcar
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
Ella echó un poco de sal en la sopa.
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

piedrita
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
Lanzó una piedrita al estanque y observó las ondas.
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

suplicar
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Ella suplicó por misericordia.
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.
B2 noun

Patriot

patriota
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

amapola
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
La amapola roja floreció hermosamente en el jardín.
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 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

plantación
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
La plantación de caña de azúcar se extendió por millas a través del valle.