pro
gb/pɹˈoʊ/ us/pɹˈoʊ/
B1
English
~ 800
profi, előny, támogat, valami mellett van
NOUN
B1
1
profi
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a pro at [something]
She's a real pro when it comes to public speaking.
Ha közönség előtti beszédről van szó, igazi profi.
After years of training, he finally turned pro.
Évekig tartó edzés után végre profi lett.
We hired a pro to paint the house.
That move was executed like a true pro.
The young golfer hopes to become a pro one day.
Learner examples
My brother is a pro at cooking.
A testvérem profi a főzésben.
She is a tennis pro.
Ő profi teniszező.
He wants to be a golf pro.
We need a pro to fix the car.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'pro' with 'pro-' as a prefix meaning 'in favor of'; these are unrelated in this sense.
Meaning
A highly skilled person
Collocations
turn pro
|go pro
|tennis pro
|pro athlete
|hire a pro
Synonyms
expert (More formal; emphasizes knowledge and mastery rather than just practical skill.)
|
professional (Often interchangeable, but can also refer to someone who does something as a job regardless of skill level.)
Antonyms
amateur (Refers to someone who does something for pleasure rather than for pay, often with less skill.)
Themes
work
|sports
|skills
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who is very good at something, often because it is their job.
A person who has a lot of skill or experience in a particular activity or job, especially as a paid professional.
NOUN
B1
2
előny
A2
Usage pattern:
the pros and cons of [something]
We discussed the pros and cons of moving abroad.
Megbeszéltük a külföldre költözés előnyeit és hátrányait.
One of the pros of this job is the flexible schedule.
Ennek a munkának az egyik előnye a rugalmas időbeosztás.
Cost is a big pro for choosing this option.
Let's list all the pros before deciding.
The main pro is that it's easy to use.
Learner examples
There are many pros to living in the city.
A városi életnek sok előnye van.
One pro of my job is good pay.
A munkám egyik előnye a jó fizetés.
We wrote down the pros and cons.
A big pro is that it is near my home.
Common mistake:
Learners may mistakenly use 'pro' in singular without context; usually appears in 'pros and cons' or lists.
Meaning
An advantage or benefit
Collocations
pros and cons
|list the pros
|weigh the pros
Synonyms
benefit (More formal; emphasizes the helpful result of something.)
|
advantage (Highlights the favorable position or condition gained.)
Antonyms
con (The negative aspect when comparing options.)
Themes
decision-making
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
|business
|daily_life
Definition
A good thing about something.
A positive aspect or benefit of something, often considered when weighing options.
B2
3
támogat
A2
Usage pattern:
pro [idea/person/action]
She is strongly pro education reform.
Határozottan támogatja az oktatási reformot.
The senator is pro healthcare for all.
A szenátor támogatja a mindenki számára biztosított egészségügyi ellátást.
I'm not anti technology, but I'm not entirely pro either.
He voted pro the new policy.
They formed a group that is pro animal rights.
Learner examples
I am pro free education.
Támogatom az ingyenes oktatást.
He is pro animal rights.
Kiáll az állatok jogai mellett.
She is pro clean energy.
They are pro peace.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this use with 'professional'; here it means 'in favor of'. Also, it’s usually used before nouns rather than full sentences.
Meaning
In favor of something
Collocations
pro choice
|pro democracy
|pro environment
Synonyms
for (More common in everyday speech; 'pro' is often used in more specific or formal contexts.)
Antonyms
anti (Direct opposite, meaning against or opposed to something.)
Themes
opinions
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Supporting an idea, action, or person.
Supporting or in agreement with a particular idea, action, or person.
Grammar
Dictionary form
pro
IPA
GB/pɹˈoʊ/
US/pɹˈoʊ/
Syllables & stress
pro (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: pro
- Plural: pros
Word family
Forms
pros
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unprofessional
adjective
amateur
noun B1
Advanced or less common
professionalism
noun B2
Expressions
like a pro
1/lˈaɪk ə pɹˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
With great skill
To do something very well, like an expert.
Examples
- She handled the interview like a pro.
- He cooks like a pro.
go pro
1/ɡˈoʊ pɹˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
Start working for pay in a field
To start doing something as your paid job instead of as a hobby.
Examples
- After winning several tournaments, she decided to go pro.
- He went pro as a photographer last year.
go pro
2/ɡˈoʊ pɹˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
Become a paid professional
To start doing a sport or activity as your job instead of just for fun.
Examples
- After winning several tournaments, he decided to go pro.
- Many young athletes dream of going pro.
pros and cons
1/pɹˈoʊz ˈænd kˈɑnz/
fixed phrase
Advantages and disadvantages together
The good and bad parts of something.
Examples
- We need to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.
- We listed the pros and cons of moving abroad.
- She listed the pros and cons of buying a car.
- Before buying the car, think about its pros and cons.