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feminine

/posiˈθjon/ ES

/posiˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

position

Word origin

From Latin positio ('a placing, a setting'), from ponere ('to put, to place'). The same root gives English position and pose.

Origin
Latin
Root
positio
English cognates
position, pose

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralposiciones

Examples

.

The player changed position halfway through the match.

.

She holds an important position in the company.

muevas.

Hold your position and do not move.

.

From where she stood she could see the whole square.

.

His position on the matter has not changed.

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This word is part of lesson 17.