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pro

S2 W2

BrE /prəʊ/ AmE /proʊ/

noun / adjective en → es

1 FOR/IN FAVOR OF [countable] B1

a person who supports or defends a particular cause, idea, etc.

partidario, defensor/a, seguidor/a

  • be a pro of something

Collocations pro of the environment · pro of human rights

  • He is a strong pro of animal rights.

    Es un fuerte partidario de los derechos animales.

2 EXPERT [countable] B1

a person who has a lot of experience or skill in something, especially as their job.

experto/a, profesional

  • be a pro at doing something

Collocations pro at playing guitar · pro in marketing

  • She is a pro at solving problems.

    Ella es una experta en resolver problemas.

3 POSITIVE [countable] B2

used to refer to the good or positive aspects of something, especially when comparing them with negative aspects.

ventaja, punto a favor

  • pro and con

Collocations pro of the plan · pro against the proposal

  • One pro is that it's very convenient.

    Una ventaja es que es muy conveniente.

4 PREFIX [prefix] C1

used before a word to show support for or agreement with something, especially in formal situations such as politics.

pro-

  • pro-something

Collocations pro-democracy · pro-choice

  • The country is pro-democracy.

    El país es a favor de la democracia.

5 SPORT [countable] B2

a professional sports player, especially in baseball or ice hockey.

profesional (deportista)

  • be a pro

Collocations pro basketball player · pro footballer

  • He became a pro at the age of 18.

    Se convirtió en profesional a la edad de 18 años.

6 INFORMAL [countable] B2

used to refer to someone who is very good at something, especially as their job.

experto/a (informal)

  • be a pro

Collocations pro chef · pro mechanic

  • She's a real pro when it comes to cooking.

    Ella es una verdadera experta cuando se trata de cocinar.

7 INFORMAL [adjective] B2

used to refer to something that is of a high standard or quality.

de primera, excelente (informal)

  • be pro

Collocations pro service · pro equipment

  • The band gave a pro performance.

    La banda dio un excelente concierto.

8 INFORMAL [countable] B2

used to refer to someone who is very good at something, especially as their job.

experto/a (informal)

  • be a pro

Collocations pro hacker · pro gamer

  • He's a real pro when it comes to hacking.

    Es un verdadero experto cuando se trata de hackear.