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C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

preocupar, obsesionar
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
Las preocupaciones sobre el futuro lo ocupan constantemente.
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.
B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

palmera
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
El árbol de palma produce frutas dulces que nos gusta comer.
C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

profundidad o visión profunda
Meaning
Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
Example
The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.
La profundidad de sus palabras dejó un impacto duradero.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

precontratar
Meaning
To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.
Example
The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.
Los trabajadores fueron precontratados antes de que comenzara oficialmente el proyecto.
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 /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 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 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.
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.
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

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

poise

confianza y compostura
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
Un buen orador mantiene la compostura bajo presión.
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.
B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

preventivo; diseñado para evitar algo que ocurra
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
El ejercicio regular es una medida preventiva contra las enfermedades del corazón.
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

probabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
La plausibilidad de su explicación convenció al jurado.
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

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

permeate

permeabilizar, penetrar, extenderse
Meaning
Spread throughout (something); pervade.
Example
The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.
El aroma de las flores frescas permeó toda la habitación.
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 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

sereno, tranquilo
Meaning
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
Example
She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.
Ella tenía una expresión serena a pesar del caos a su alrededor.
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.
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.
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

positivo
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
Los protones tienen una carga positiva.
B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

promoción; ascenso
Meaning
the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales
Example
She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
Ella recibió una promoción a gerente después de cinco años de trabajo duro.
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.
A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

plato
Meaning
a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food
Example
Please put the rice on your plate.
Por favor, pon el arroz en tu plato.
C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

preeminencia
Meaning
The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
Example
The university has gained preeminence in medical research.
La universidad ha ganado preeminencia en la investigación médica.
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

pico de tenedor
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
El tenedor tiene cuatro picos.
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.
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

precoz
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
El niño precoz estaba leyendo novelas a la edad de cinco años.
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 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.
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 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.
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,verb /pleɪt/

plait

trenza
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
Ella decidió trenzarse el cabello antes de la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

palanquín
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
La novia fue llevada a la ceremonia de boda en un palanquín ornamentado.
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

proyectos
Meaning
Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Example
These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.
Estos proyectos buscan avances tecnológicos.
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 /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

provisión
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
El gobierno hizo provisión para los suministros de emergencia durante la inundación.
A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

estallar
Meaning
to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound
Example
The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.
El globo estalló cuando lo pinché accidentalmente con un alfiler.
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 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

preservación
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
La preservación adecuada extiende la vida útil de la maquinaria.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

impulsar
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
La falta de orientación adecuada puede impulsar a los adolescentes hacia la delincuencia.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

escasez / carencia
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
El proyecto se retrasó debido a la escasez de fondos.
B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

falso, engañoso
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
Él dio una sonrisa falsa para ocultar sus verdaderos sentimientos.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

prefijo; añadir algo al principio
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
Los desarrolladores a menudo prefijan variables con un guion bajo.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

pálido, especialmente por mala salud; falta de sustancia o vitalidad
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
Su rostro pálido mostraba signos de enfermedad.
B1 noun /priːst/

priest

sacerdote
Meaning
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies
Example
The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.
El sacerdote bendijo a la congregación durante el servicio dominical.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

agujero
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Los trabajadores cavaron un agujero profundo para construir los cimientos.
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.
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

adular, halagar
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
El político fue acusado de complacer los temores de los votantes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

prudente; cauteloso; sabio;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
Es prudente ahorrar dinero para el futuro.
C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

parcialidad
Meaning
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
Example
The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.
El juez fue criticado por mostrar parcialidad en el caso.
C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

juego de palabras
Meaning
A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.
Example
He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.
Hizo un juego de palabras ingenioso sobre el pan que sube en la panadería.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

un engranaje pequeño o la parte externa del ala de un pájaro; restringir o inmovilizar
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
La pinión del pájaro estaba herida, lo que le impedía volar.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

perdón; excusa;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
Te pido perdón por interrumpir la reunión.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

parcialmente; en parte;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
El clima estaba parcialmente nublado hoy.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

presagio
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
La repentina caída de los precios de las acciones fue vista como un presagio de problemas económicos.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

patriarca
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
Como patriarca de la familia, mediaba disputas y mantenía vivas las viejas tradiciones.
C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

que puede ser considerado, pensable
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
La evidencia era sustancial y pensable.
C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

panteísmo
Meaning
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
Example
Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.
La filosofía de Spinoza a menudo se asocia con el panteísmo.
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

competencia
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
Su competencia en varios idiomas es impresionante.
C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

caída repentina
Meaning
Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly
Example
The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.
La tasa de fertilidad en Bangladesh está cayendo rápidamente.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

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

pedigree

linaje
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
El perro tiene un linaje que rastrea varias generaciones atrás.
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

infantil
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
Sus bromas infantiles molestaron al público.
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

bombear
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
Ellos bombeaban agua del pozo al tanque.
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

presa
Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
Los leones cazan cebras en la naturaleza.
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

de dos colores manchados
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
El granjero tiene un caballo piebald con manchas negras y blancas.
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

proteccionismo
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
El proteccionismo del gobierno ayudó a las empresas locales a crecer.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

Puerquito de espinas
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
El puerquito de espinas levantó sus púas cuando se sintió amenazado.
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

apaciguar
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
La madre trató de apaciguar a su hijo que lloraba.
A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

cerdo
Meaning
a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose
Example
The farmer fed the pig in the pen.
El granjero alimentó al cerdo en el corral.
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.
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

alivio
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
El alivio suele ser el enfoque principal del cuidado para los pacientes terminales.
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

proyectil
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
El soldado esquivó el proyectil que venía.
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

promulgar
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
El gobierno promulgó nuevas regulaciones sobre privacidad de datos.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

percolar
Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
El agua de lluvia percoló a través del suelo hacia el agua subterránea.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

parodia
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
El programa de comedia presentó una parodia de políticos famosos.
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

perseguir
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
Ella decidió seguir sus sueños de convertirse en doctora.
A1 noun /praɪs/

price

precio
Meaning
the amount of money expected, required, or given for something
Example
The price of the car has increased recently.
El precio del coche ha aumentado recientemente.
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progresista
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
Ella tiene puntos de vista progresistas sobre la justicia social y la igualdad.
B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

camión pequeño con una parte trasera abierta; el acto de recoger o mejorar algo
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
La empresa programó una recogida para los productos devueltos.
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

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

Pact

pacto; acuerdo
Meaning
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
Example
The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.
Los dos países firmaron un pacto de paz para terminar la guerra.
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 /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

pedagógico
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
La escuela adoptó nuevas técnicas pedagógicas para mejorar el aprendizaje.
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.
A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

pagar
Meaning
to give money in exchange for goods or services
Example
I need to pay my bills on time.
Necesito pagar mis facturas a tiempo.
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.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

acera
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
Ella caminó por la acera para llegar a la parada del autobús.
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.
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.
C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

mantener algo en funcionamiento continuo o mantenerlo durante mucho tiempo
Meaning
To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.
Example
The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
Los medios a veces pueden perpetuar estereotipos dañinos.
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

proporcional
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
La pena debe ser proporcional al crimen.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

poción
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
La bruja le dio al héroe una poción curativa.
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

pez pomfret
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
El restaurante sirve un delicioso curry de pomfret con arroz.
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.
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 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

rural, relacionado con pastores
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
La pintura tenía una escena pastoral tranquila con ovejas pastando.
A1 verb /pʊt/

put

poner
Meaning
to place something in a particular position; to move to a location
Example
Please put the book on the table.
Por favor, pon el libro en la mesa.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

primordial
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
Los científicos estudian la sopa primordial de la que surgió la vida.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

el estudio de la lengua en fuentes históricas escritas; lingüística
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
Ella dedicó su carrera a la filología, investigando manuscritos antiguos.
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 /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

permanencia
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
La permanencia del monumento de piedra impresionó a todos los visitantes.
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

premonición
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
Ella tuvo una premonición de peligro antes del viaje.
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.
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

cambio estratégico, eje, cambio de proceso
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
La compañía decidió cambiar su estrategia empresarial.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

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

peccant

culpable
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
El juez declaró al oficial culpable no apto para el cargo.
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.