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B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

urgente
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
El gerente tuvo que tratar varios problemas urgentes a la vez.
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 /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 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.
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 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

priorizar
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
Prioriza tus tareas para mantenerte eficiente.
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.
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 /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 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 /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.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperar
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Con trabajo duro y determinación, ella logró prosperar en su carrera.
B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

granada
Meaning
a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice
Example
The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.
Las semillas de granada eran dulces y refrescantes.
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proactivo
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Se necesitan estrategias proactivas para combatir la escasez.
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 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

predicción
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
La predicción del clima dice que lloverá mañana.
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 /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.
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 /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 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.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

felicidad
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

pelador
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
Usa un pelador para quitar la piel de la papa.
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

parlamentario
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
El país sigue una forma de gobierno parlamentaria.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

protocolo
Meaning
an official procedure or system of rules
Example
The security team followed strict protocol during the event.
El equipo de seguridad siguió un estricto protocolo durante el evento.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

alfarero
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
El alfarero dio forma al barro en la rueda de alfarero.
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 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.
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

localizar con precisión
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
El detective fue capaz de localizar la ubicación exacta del sospechoso.
B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

contaminado
Meaning
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Example
Polluted air causes severe health problems.
El aire contaminado causa graves problemas de salud.
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

poseer / tener
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
Ella posee gran talento en música.
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 /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

pistola
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
El oficial sacó su pistola de la funda.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

procesar
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
El abogado decidió procesar el caso después de reunir suficiente evidencia.
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 /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.
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 /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 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 /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

filosofía
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
Su filosofía enfatiza la amabilidad y la empatía.
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

prospectos
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
Los prospectos de crecimiento parecen prometedores.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

acusación
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
La acusación presentó pruebas contundentes contra el acusado.
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 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 /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

placentero, agradable
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
Leer un buen libro es una actividad placentera.
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 (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 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

pulir
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
Ella necesita pulir sus zapatos antes de la entrevista.
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

bloc
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
Él escribió su número de teléfono en una hoja amarilla.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

prejuiciado
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Él estaba prejuiciado contra las personas de otras regiones.
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 /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.
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 /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

prematuro
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
Su decisión de dejar el trabajo fue prematura.
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 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

afilado; directo y claro
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
Ella hizo un comentario directo sobre su comportamiento.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

psicológico
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
Ella estudió los efectos psicológicos del trauma en los niños.
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.
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 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

privilegio
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Es un privilegio trabajar con personas tan talentosas.
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 /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 /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 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

relacionado con los padres
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
La orientación parental es importante para el desarrollo de un niño.
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

posgraduado
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
Ella está haciendo una investigación de posgrado en física.
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

abundante; en gran cantidad
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
La cosecha fue abundante este año debido al buen clima.
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 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.
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 /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 /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

perspectiva
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
Desde su perspectiva, la decisión fue completamente incorrecta.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

plaguicidas
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
El uso excesivo de pesticidas puede dañar el medio ambiente.
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

pretensión
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
Él no hizo ninguna pretensión de estar interesado en la conversación.
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 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 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 /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

podio
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
El ganador se subió al podio para recibir la medalla de oro.
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 /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 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

procesión; desfile;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
La procesión de bodas caminó lentamente hacia la iglesia.
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

suponer
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
Yo presumo que ella ya se ha ido a la reunión.
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

jarra, cántaro
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
La jarra de agua sobre la mesa estaba llena de limonada bien fría.
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 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 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 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 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

actualmente; pronto; en un rato
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
El doctor te verá pronto.
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

punk
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
Siempre le ha interesado la música y la moda punk.
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

retratar
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
La novela retrata una imagen vívida de la vida en el campo.
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 /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 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 /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.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

manifestante
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
El manifestante habló con pasión sobre la causa.
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 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 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 /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

de posguerra
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
El país experimentó un rápido crecimiento económico en los años de posguerra.
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

fenomenal
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
El equipo logró un éxito fenomenal en el torneo.
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

percepción, entendimiento
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
Nuestra percepción de la situación fue moldeada por nuestras experiencias previas.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

colocación o asignación
Meaning
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
Example
The company arranged job placement for the graduates.
La empresa organizó la colocación laboral para los graduados.
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 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

presumiblemente
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
Presumiblemente, olvidó enviar el correo electrónico.
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 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

plátano macho
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
El plátano macho se puede freír, hervir o hornear y es un alimento básico en muchos países tropicales.
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

campesino
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
El campesino trabajó arduamente en los campos desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

personal
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
La empresa está contratando más personal para su nueva sucursal.
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 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.
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.