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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.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

origen
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
El museo verificó el origen del antiguo manuscrito.
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 /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

farmacopea
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
El doctor consultó la farmacopea para verificar la dosis correcta del medicamento.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

arrebato súbito
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Ella fue tomada por un arrebato de risa.
B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

permanente; inmutable
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
El tatuaje es una marca permanente en su piel.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

depredador/explotador
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
El pájaro depredador se lanzó sobre su presa.
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

perspectiva
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
Nuevas perspectivas mejoran la comprensión.
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

estabilidad del proceso
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
El aire frío asegura la estabilidad del proceso en las plantas.
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 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

fisiocracia
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
La fisiocracia enfatizó la importancia de la agricultura en la riqueza nacional.
A2 verb,noun /pæk/

pack

empaquetar
Meaning
to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
Ella empacó su ropa en una maleta para el viaje.
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

prolongar
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
Las negociaciones fueron prolongadas durante varios meses.
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.
C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

preocupación
Meaning
The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.
Example
His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.
Su preocupación por el trabajo llevó a descuidar su vida personal.
C2 adjective /pərˈsɪpiənt/

percipient

perspicaz
Meaning
Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.
Example
As a percipient critic, she recognized the deeper meaning of the play.
Como una crítica perspicaz, ella reconoció el profundo significado de la obra.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

puntualmente
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
Ella siempre llega puntualmente a las reuniones.
C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

Estudio y clasificación de las personas según sus actitudes, aspiraciones y otros criterios psicológicos
Meaning
The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.
Example
Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.
Los psicográficos revelan los motivos de compra de los consumidores.
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.
C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

miembro de alto rango del clero
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
El prelado dio un sermón a la congregación.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

sumamente entusiasta
Meaning
intensely passionate or fervent
Example
She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.
Ella dio un discurso sumamente entusiasta en defensa de los derechos humanos.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potenciar
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
La cafeína puede potenciar los efectos de algunos medicamentos.
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

enagua
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
Ella llevaba un peto blanco debajo de su vestido.
C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

presencia
Meaning
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
Example
Her prescience about market trends saved the company.
Su presiencia sobre las tendencias del mercado salvó a la empresa.
B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

principio
Meaning
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Example
Honesty is a key principle of leadership.
La honestidad es un principio clave del liderazgo.
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

tutor privado
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
El tutor privado ayudó al estudiante a mejorar sus habilidades en matemáticas.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪləm/

phylum

un categoría principal en la clasificación biológica, por encima de la clase y por debajo del reino
Meaning
a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom
Example
Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.
Los humanos pertenecen al filo Chordata.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

persona paranoica
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
La persona paranoica se negó a salir de su casa, temiendo que todos estuvieran en su contra.
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

preeminente
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
Ella es una científica preeminente en el campo de la genética.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

grano
Meaning
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
Example
She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.
Ella estaba avergonzada por el grano en su frente.
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

calabaza puntiaguda
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
Madre preparó curry de calabaza puntiaguda con pescado.
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.
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

derecho de preferencia
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
La empresa ejerció el derecho de preferencia para adquirir la tierra antes que los competidores.
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

propicio
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
El clima soleado fue un comienzo propicio para el picnic.
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.
B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

península
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
La península de Corea está ubicada en el este de Asia.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

pintor
Meaning
a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings
Example
The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.
El pintor creó un hermoso paisaje sobre lienzo.
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

castigar
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
El maestro castigará a los estudiantes que hagan trampa.
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.
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

sólido de caras poligonales planas
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
El matemático estudió un modelo complejo de poliedro.
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 /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

pandemia
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
La pandemia del COVID-19 cambió el mundo drásticamente.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

prosélito
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
Se convirtió en un prosélito después de convertirse a una nueva fe.
C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

la parte redondeada del mango de una espada o silla
Meaning
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
Example
He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.
Sujeto la espada firmemente por el pómel.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

perspectiva
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
El éxito del proyecto tiene una gran perspectiva para la economía.
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

prehistórico, antes de los registros escritos
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
La era prehistórica estuvo marcada por el ascenso de los primeros humanos.
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.
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

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

profusion

profusión
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
La primavera trajo una profusión de flores silvestres al valle.
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 /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 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

iniciativa profunda
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
Una iniciativa profunda puede crear cambios sostenibles.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

arrancar, reunir coraje
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Ella arrancó una flor del jardín.
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.
C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

patología
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
Los avances en patología ayudaron a los médicos a identificar rápidamente la rara infección.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

pectoral
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
El atleta se concentró en fortalecer sus músculos pectorales.
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

jugador
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
El jugador marcó el gol ganador.
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

preferencial
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
Los miembros reciben trato preferencial en el club.
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

pigmento
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
El artista mezcló diferentes pigmentos para crear el tono perfecto de azul.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

instrumento óptico que proporciona una vista panorámica
Meaning
An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.
Example
The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.
El científico usó un pantoscopio para observar todo el horizonte.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

fiesta
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
Nos divertimos mucho en la fiesta de cumpleaños.
B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

plataformas, entornos de software o hardware
Meaning
Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.
Example
Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.
Diferentes plataformas ofrecen diversas soluciones digitales.
C2 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.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

pastelito
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
Compré una caja de pasteles frescos para el desayuno.
C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

banderín
Meaning
A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.
Example
The team raised the championship pennant proudly.
El equipo levantó con orgullo el banderín del campeonato.
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 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

prisión
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
Fue enviado a prisión por sus crímenes.
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

sombra parcial
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
La penumbra de la luna creó una sombra tenue sobre la Tierra.
C1 noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

psicosis
Meaning
A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.
Example
The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.
El paciente fue diagnosticado con psicosis después de experimentar alucinaciones.
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

prosaico
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
La explicación del profesor fue precisa, pero bastante prosaica.
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

paria
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
Después del escándalo, se convirtió en un paria social.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

perjurar
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
Fue acusado de intentar perjurar durante el juicio.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

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

prophesy

profetizar
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
El monje profetizó que la paz regresaría a la tierra.
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

columna
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
El antiguo templo fue sostenido por enormes columnas de piedra.
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

despensa
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
Ella llenó la despensa con víveres frescos para la semana.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

productor
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
El productor de la película invirtió millones en el nuevo proyecto cinematográfico.
A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

empujar
Meaning
to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against
Example
Push the button to ring the bell.
Emputa el botón para hacer sonar la campana.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

premonitorio
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
Él ignoró los signos premonitorios de enfermedad.
A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

computadora personal
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.
Acabo de comprar una nueva computadora personal para trabajar.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

populoso
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
China es el país más poblado del mundo.
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

peón
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
El peón de la oficina entregó los archivos a cada departamento.
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

permeabilidad, la calidad o estado de ser permeable, permitiendo que los líquidos o gases pasen a través
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
La permeabilidad del suelo afecta la retención de agua.
C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

atrevido pero encantador
Meaning
attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style
Example
She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.
Ella dio una respuesta atrevida que hizo reír a todos.
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

presentación formal
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
El abogado hizo una presentación de las pruebas ante el tribunal.
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

psicoterapia
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
Ella asistió a sesiones semanales de psicoterapia para lidiar con su ansiedad.
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

físico
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
Los componentes físicos forman la base del sistema.
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.
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

convencer a alguien por medio de la razón o emoción
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
La persuasión efectiva es clave para un discurso exitoso.
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.
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

p.m.
Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
La reunión está programada para las 3 p.m.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

perfectamente
Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
Ella realizó la tarea perfectamente.
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.
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.
C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

prohibición
Meaning
the act of forbidding something, especially by law
Example
The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.
La prohibición del trabajo infantil es un logro importante de los derechos humanos.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

farsa, pretensión
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Su amabilidad fue solo una farsa para ganar confianza.
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.
C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

propensión
Meaning
A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Example
She has a proclivity for learning new languages.
Ella tiene una propensión por aprender nuevos idiomas.
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.
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

mujeriego
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
El político fue expuesto como un notorio mujeriego.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

fotoeléctrico
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
El efecto fotoeléctrico es fundamental en los paneles solares.
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

prohibir
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
La ley prohíbe fumar en lugares públicos.
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

pasatiempo
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
Leer libros es su pasatiempo favorito durante los fines de semana.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

pecable
Meaning
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
Example
Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.
Los humanos son pecables, pero luchan por 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 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

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