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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.
B1 verb pres

press

presionar. apretar.
Meaning
Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.
Example
Press firmly to operate the machine.
Presione firmemente para operar la máquina.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

persona nacida en Irán o que habla persa
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
El idioma persa tiene una rica historia literaria.
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

pretensión, falsa apariencia
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
Su pretensión de ser un experto fue rápidamente expuesta.
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

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

prolixity

prolijidad
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
La prolijidad del libro hizo que fuera difícil leerlo en una sola sesión.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

filólogo
Meaning
a person who studies languages and their history
Example
The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.
El filólogo analizó textos antiguos para comprender la evolución del lenguaje.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

preceder
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
Una breve introducción precede cada capítulo.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

gachas
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Ella comió un tazón de gachas para el desayuno.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

primacía
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
La primacía de la educación no puede ser negada.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

prístino, sin alterar, limpio y fresco
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
El bosque sigue en condiciones prístinas.
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.
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.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

comprar
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
Necesito comprar víveres para la semana.
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

felicidad
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

pira
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
Los aldeanos construyeron una pira para honrar al difunto.
B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

participantes
Meaning
People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.
Example
Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.
Los participantes disfrutarán vistas impresionantes.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

pava real hembra
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
La pava real hembra es menos colorida que el pavo real macho.
B2 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.
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

propiedad
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
Compraron una hermosa propiedad en el campo.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
Los marineros usaron un bote pequeño para llegar a la orilla.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

historia de un héroe pícaro
Meaning
relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero
Example
The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.
La novela es una historia picaresca de un astuto vagabundo.
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

plenipotenciario
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
El embajador era un plenipotenciario enviado para negociar el tratado.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

principal, excelente
Meaning
first or most important; excellent
Example
She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.
Ella fue tratada como la prima bailarina del grupo.
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

residuos de pesticidas
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
El exceso de residuos de pesticidas en los alimentos puede ser perjudicial para la salud.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

pasta
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
Tuvimos pasta cremosa para la cena anoche.
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

seudónimo
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain era el seudónimo de Samuel Clemens.
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

pasear
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
Ellos paseaban por la ciudad antigua, disfrutando de las vistas.
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

pálido; deslucido; débil
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
Ella se veía pálida después de estar enferma por una semana.
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

pecuniario
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
Enfrentaron dificultades pecuniarias después de que el negocio fracasó.
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

pabellón
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
La recepción de la boda se celebró en un pabellón decorado.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

travieso
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
El niño dio una sonrisa traviesa antes de esconder el juguete.
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

hablar tontamente
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
Él hablaba sin cesar sobre sus pequeños logros.
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.
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

físico
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
Él tiene una constitución atlética debido a años de entrenamiento.
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

el punto más cercano en la órbita de la luna o un satélite a la Tierra
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
La luna apareció mucho más grande durante su perigeo.
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

prueba
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
El detective presentó prueba de la culpabilidad del sospechoso.
B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

poste
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
Colocaron la bandera en la parte superior del poste.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

potente; fuerte; eficaz
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
La medicina es muy potente y debe tomarse con cuidado.
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.
C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

proscenio
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
Los actores se inclinaron ante el proscenio antes de dejar el escenario.
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.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

póster
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
Ellos pusieron un póster de película afuera del cine.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

polarizado
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
El debate polarizó a la comunidad sobre el tema del cambio climático.
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

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

pestle

pistilo
Meaning
A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.
Example
She used a pestle to grind the spices.
Ella usó un pistilo para moler las especias.
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

productivo
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
Trabajar desde casa me ha hecho más productivo que nunca.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

agradable
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
El nuevo maestro es muy agradable y fácil de hablar.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

pacífico; inclinado a evitar conflictos
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
La protesta pacífica terminó sin violencia.
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.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

perceptible
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Hubo un cambio perceptible en la atmósfera.
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.
C1 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

protestante
Meaning
a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
Example
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
Martín Lutero fue una figura clave en la Reforma protestante.
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.
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

permisivo
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
La crianza permisiva a veces puede llevar a una falta de disciplina en los niños.
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

poética, teoría de la poesía
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
Escribió un libro sobre poética explicando el arte del verso.
C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

literatura barata
Meaning
a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value
Example
The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.
La novela fue rechazada por los críticos como una simple literatura barata.
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

pantomima
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
Los niños disfrutaron de la pantomima navideña en el teatro local.
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

montón
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
Colocó los libros en un montón sobre la mesa.
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.
C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

mimar / consentir
Meaning
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
Example
Parents often pamper their first child.
Los padres a menudo miman a su primer hijo.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
El niño se volvió irritable cuando le negaron los dulces.
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

polarizar
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
La decisión controvertida dividió la opinión pública en dos grupos opuestos.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

pertinente
Meaning
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Example
She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.
Ella hizo una pregunta pertinente durante la reunión.
C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

protuberancia
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
La protuberancia en la pared hizo que mover los muebles fuera difícil.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

palpitar
Meaning
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat
Example
The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.
Las luces de neón pulsaban con un ritmo constante.
B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

patético; lamentable
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
Su intento patético de disculparse empeoró las cosas.
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

foto
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
Tomé una foto del atardecer.
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

ataque polémico
Meaning
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Example
The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
El artículo fue un ataque polémico contra las políticas del gobierno.
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

paralelismo
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
El escritor usó el paralelismo para dar ritmo a su prosa.
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.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

medicina que contiene opio
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Los doctores antes recetaban paregórico para tratar la diarrea en los niños.
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.
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

protuberante
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
Su barriga protuberante se mostró después de la comida.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

providencia divina
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
Creían que su supervivencia se debía a la providencia divina.
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.
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 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

postprandial
Meaning
Occurring after a meal.
Example
He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.
Fue a caminar después de la cena postprandial.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

personalización, adaptación
Meaning
The action of making something personal or individual; customization.
Example
Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.
La personalización en marketing mejora la participación del cliente.
C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

provocador
Meaning
causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating
Example
His provoking comments made everyone angry.
Sus comentarios provocadores hicieron que todos se enojaran.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

preliminar
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
Hizo algunos comentarios preliminares antes de que comenzara la conferencia.
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.
C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

plagiar
Meaning
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
Example
He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.
Se le advirtió que no plagiara el ensayo de su amigo.
A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

loro
Meaning
a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak
Example
The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.
El loro colorido repitió todo lo que dijeron los niños.
C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

reptil volador extinto
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
El museo exhibió un fósil de un pterodáctilo gigante.
B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

proteína
Meaning
a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions
Example
Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
Las proteínas son esenciales para construir y reparar los tejidos del cuerpo.
C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

caer verticalmente a alta velocidad
Meaning
to fall straight down at high speed
Example
Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.
Los precios de las acciones cayeron repentinamente después del colapso del mercado.
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.
A1 noun /plæn/

plan

plan
Meaning
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Example
A good plan keeps you focused.
Un buen plan te mantiene enfocado.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

porcelana
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
El museo exhibió antiguos jarrones de porcelana de China.
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

estratagema astuta
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
Ella usó una táctica astuta para ganar el debate.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

ciencia de medición de luz
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
La fotometría ayuda en el diseño de sistemas de iluminación eficientes.
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.
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

alimento para el ganado
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
El granero estaba lleno de alimento para el ganado.
C1 adjective /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

prodigal

derrochador
Meaning
spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
Example
The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.
El hijo pródigo regresó a casa después de malgastar su herencia.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

pico de loro
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
La flor de pico de loro tiene una forma curva única que la convierte en una adición fascinante a cualquier jardín.
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

parable
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
Jesús a menudo enseñaba usando una parábola para transmitir verdades más profundas.
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

paradójico
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
Es paradójico que estar de pie sea a menudo más cansado que caminar.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

relacionado con las funciones y actividades corporales
Meaning
Relating to bodily functions and activities.
Example
Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.
El ejercicio mejora las funciones fisiológicas del cuerpo.
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 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.
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

pervasivo
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
La tecnología pervasiva se ha convertido en una parte fundamental de la vida diaria.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

pulmonar
Meaning
relating to the lungs
Example
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
El paciente sufrió una grave infección pulmonar.
C2 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

charlar sin sentido
Meaning
to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
Example
The children would prattle on about their games.
Los niños hablarían sobre sus juegos.
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

prohibitivo
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
Las leyes prohibitivas fueron estrictamente aplicadas en la región.
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

promontorio
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
El faro estaba en un promontorio con vistas al mar.