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feminine

/posˈtuɾa/

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Translation

posture, stance

Word origin

From Latin positura ('a placing, position'), from ponere ('to put, place').

Origin
Latin
Root
positura
English cognates
posture, position, pose

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralposturas

Examples

ordenador.

Keep a good posture while you work at the computer.

defendió impuestos.

The party defended its stance on taxes.

.

She shifted position in bed because she could not sleep.

.

I do not understand what your position is on this matter.

mejora flexibilidad.

Yoga improves posture and flexibility.

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This word is part of lesson 71.