preocupar, to concern, worry; —se, to worry.

preparar, to prepare; —se, to get ready.

presencia, f., presence.

presentar, to present, introduce; —se, to appear.

presidente, m., president, presiding officer, speaker.

préstamo, m., loan; casa de —s, loan company.

presumir, to presume, dare, put on airs.

pretender, to pretend, claim, solicit (a position).

pretendiente, m., candidate, office-hunter, suitor.

pretextar, to allege as an excuse, feign.