la
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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