Spanish to English Dictionary (Diccionario Español-Inglés)

One-upmanship

The practice of continually trying to gain an advantage over or to outdo other people.

Outrageous

Shockingly bad or excessive.

Overreach

To reach beyond or exceed the limits of something, often in a context of authority or capability.

Parabolische Erhöhung

A geometric shape or structure that resembles a parabola, often used in architecture or design.

Pass-the-buck

The act of shifting responsibility or blame onto another person.

Patently false

Clearly, obviously, and undeniably untrue without the need for complex investigation.

Patronage

The support given by a patron, especially a financial one.

Paucity

The presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities; scarcity.

Pawnbroker

A person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property left as collateral.

Pioneering Spirit

The quality of being willing to take risks and explore new ideas or territories.

Police state

A political system characterized by repressive control of the population, often enforced by the police.

Post-Communist States

Countries that transitioned from a communist political system to a different form of governance, typically characterized by market-oriented reforms.