Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 verb
perch
posarse en algo alto o estrecho
Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
C1 verb
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.
C1 noun
percolator
percolador de café
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
C1 noun
percussion
percusión
Meaning
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
Example
The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.
C1 adjective
Peregrine
errante; migratorio; viajero
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
C1 adjective
perennial
perenne
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
C1 noun
perfumery
industria de perfumes
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
C1 adjective
perfunctory
superficial
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
C1 adjective
perilous
peligroso, arriesgado, inseguro
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
C1 noun
perimeter
perímetro
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
C1 adjective
peripheral
periférico
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
C1 noun
periphery
periferia
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
C1 adjective
Perishable
perecedero
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
C1 noun
Periwinkle
periwinkle
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
C1 noun
perjury
perjurio
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
C1 noun
permaculture
permacultura
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
C1 noun
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.
C1 adjective
permeable
permeable
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
C1 verb
permeate
permeabilizar, penetrar, extenderse
Meaning
Spread throughout (something); pervade.
Example
The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.
C1 adjective
permissible
permitido
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
C1 adjective
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.
C1 noun
permutation
permutación
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
C1 adjective
pernicious
perjudicial, nocivo
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
C1 adjective
perpendicular
perpendicular
Meaning
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Example
The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.