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Perform

fɔ:ːm/ 'Carry out, accomplish, or fulfil (an action, task, or function)' I have my duties to perform. 'Present (a form of entertainment) to an audience.' The play has
Perform (v.) /pə'ˈ
already been performed in Britain [ES realizar, representar]

Performer
performer(n.) /pəˈfɔːmə/ 'A person who entertains an audience'. A circus performer. [ES artista de entretenimiento, intérprete]

perhaps

Perphaps (iv) /pəˈ


hæps/ 'possibly'. Perhaps, I'll go to the beach tomorrow. [ES quizá]

PERIPHERY
Periphery (v.) /pəˈrɪfəri/ 'the outside boundary or perimeter of a surface or area; the outer limits (of an aspect of social, cultural, or intellectual
life)' His radical positions put him on the periphery of American politics. [ES periferia]

PERMISSION
Permission (n.) /pəˈ mɪʃ·ən/ 'The action of officially allowing someone to do a particular thing; consent or authorization.' They had entered the country without permission. [with
infinitive] He received permission to go to Brussels. 1.1 (count noun) 'An official document giving authorization.' Permissions to reproduce copyright material. [ES permiso,
autorización]

Personality
PERSONALITY

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PERSONALITY (i) UK: /ˌp3ː səˈnælɪti/US:/ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/ ´The qualities that make one person different from another´ She's got a lovely, warm personality. [ES personalidad]

PERSUADE
Persuade (verb) / pəˈsweɪd/ 1. [with object and infinitive] Induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument. 'It wasn't easy, but I
persuaded him to do the right thing'. 1.1 [with object] Cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince. 'Health
boards were finally persuaded of the desirability of psychiatric units'. [With object and clause] 'he did everything he could to persuade the police
that he was the robber'. 1.2 (of a situation or event) provide a sound reason for (someone) to do something. 'The cost of the manor's restoration
persuaded them to take in guests'. [ES: persuadir, convencer].

PHARMACEUTICAL
Pharmaceutical (adj.) /ˌfɑːməˈsuːtɪkl/ 'connected with making and selling drugs and medicines'. The pharmaceutical industry. [ES farmacéutico]

phenomenon
phenomenon
phenomenon (n.) /fəˈnɒmɪnən/ 1. A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.
Glaciers are interesting natural phenomena. 2. A remarkable person or thing.
The band was a pop phenomenon just for their sales figures alone. [ES fenómeno]

Pick up
Pick up (phrasal verb) /pik əp/ 'Become better; improve'. My luck's picked up. [ES mejorar, recoger]

PICKLE
PICKLE
pickle (noun): /ˈpɪk(ə)l/ 1. 'A relish consisting of vegetables or fruit preserved in vinegar or brine.' I regularly took her coffee and a crusty roll with cheese and pickle, which she loved.
[ES pepinillo]. 2. 'A difficult situation'. I am in a pickle. [ES lío, en un berenjenal].

Pie
Pie (n.) /pʌɪ/ 'a baked dish of fruit, or meat and vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry'. Would you like ice cream with your apple pie?. [ES
pastel, tarta]

Pitch
PITCH

Pitch (n.) /pɪtʃ / 'An area of ground marked out or used for play in an outdoor team game.'. 'A football pitch.' [ES campo]

Pitiless
PITILESS

Pitiless (adj.) /ˈpɪtɪləs/ 'Showing no pity; cruel.'. 'It was a brutal, vicious and pitiless attack in which you showed your victim no
mercy.' [ES despiadado/a]

Plaintiff
Plaintiff (i) /ˈpleɪntɪf/ 'a person who makes a formal complaint against somebody in court.' The court upheld the plaintiff's claim for damages. [ES
demandante]

Play
Play (ii) /pleɪ/ 'Engage in (a game or activity) for enjoyment.' I want to play Snakes and Ladders [ES Jugar]

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