presidio, m., jail, prison.

preso, -a, pp. (irr.) of prender, seized.

prestar, to lend, give, furnish, pay; — homenaje, to pay homage, profess fealty; — el oido, to pay attention; to listen (carefully).

preste, m., priest.

presteza, f., rapidity.

presumir, to presume, suppose, boast.

presunto, -a, adj. pp. (irr.) of presumir, presumed, supposed, boasted.

presuroso, -a, hasty, quick, prompt, rapid, speedy; adv., speedily, promptly, hurriedly.

pretendiente, m., aspirant, suitor.

pretil, m., railing, balustrade, battlement, breastwork.