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- Reino Unido//pɹəʊ//
- Estados Unidos//pɹoʊ//
An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
substantivo
- 1
An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
What are the pros and cons of buying a car?
- 2
A person who supports a concept or principle.
Etimologia
From Late Middle English pro, from Latin prō (“on behalf of”).
preposição
- 1
In favor of.
He is pro exercise but against physical exertion, quite a conundrum.
substantivo
- 1
A professional sportsman.
- 2
Professional.
When it comes to DIY, he's a real pro.
Etimologia
Clipping of professional.
adjetivo
- 1
Professional.
He landed a pro mentorship gig.
substantivo
- 1
calãoA prostitute.
1974, "Fynn" (Sydney Hopkins), Mister God, This Is Anna Millie was one of the dozen or so pros who had a house at the top of the street.
Etimologia
Clipping of prostitute.
substantivo
- 1
arcaicoA proproctor.
Etimologia
Clipping of proproctor.
substantivo
- 1
históricoA chemical prophylaxis taken after sex to avoid contracting venereal disease.
Etimologia
Clipping of prophylaxis.
Formas
- plural
- pros
- comparativo
- more pro
- superlativo
- most pro
pro · An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
Pro · A surname from Spanish.PRO · A theoretical phonologically null pronounprobability · The state of being probable.