poised

• Describe a una persona que está tranquila, segura de sí misma y que controla sus emociones o la situación; también puede referirse a estar listo o preparado para actuar en el momento adecuado.

Describes someone who is calm, confident, and in control of their emotions or situation.

1. Balanced and ready for actionB2formal

   Being in a state of balance or equilibrium, prepared to move or act at any moment.

   En equilibrio y listo para actuar

   • The cat was poised to pounce on the mouse.
   • The athlete stood poised at the starting line.
   • The company is poised for a major expansion.

   Sinónimosbalancedpreparedreadysetsteady

   Antónimosawkwardunbalancedunready

2. Composed and self-assuredB2formal

   Showing full control of one's faculties; calm, confident, and dignified.

   Sereno y seguro de sí mismo

   • She remained poised and calm during the difficult interview.
   • The speaker was poised and articulate throughout the debate.
   • He handled the crisis with a poised and steady demeanor.

   Sinónimosassuredcalmcollectedcomposedconfidentcoolimperturbableself-possessedsereneunruffled

   Antónimosawkwardclumsyflusteredfumblinggauchenervousunsteadyunsure

• Verbo que denota la acción de equilibrar o mantener algo estable, o de hallarse en estado de preparación o equilibrio.

A verb used to indicate the act of balancing or holding something steadily, or being in a state of readiness or equilibrium.

1. Be motionless, in suspensionC1formal

   To remain still or suspended in the air or in a particular position.

   Permanecer suspendido o inmóvil

   • The hummingbird poised in mid-air, its wings a blur.
   • The dancer poised on one leg, perfectly still.
   • The hawk poised above the field, scanning for prey.

   Sinónimosbalancefloathanghover

   Antónimosbudgemovestir

2. Prepare oneself for something unpleasant or difficultC1formal

   To ready oneself mentally or physically for a challenging or adverse event.

   Disponerse para algo desagradable

   • She poised herself for the difficult conversation ahead.
   • The team poised themselves for the final push to the summit.
   • He poised his mind for the shock of the bad news.

   Sinónimosbracefortifygirdprepareprimereadysteel

3. Cause to be balanced or suspendedC1formal

   To place something in a state of balance or suspension, often delicately.

   Mantener en equilibrio o suspensión

   • The sculptor poised the stone on a thin pedestal.
   • She poised the book on the edge of the table.
   • The acrobat poised a chair on his chin.

   Sinónimosbalanceequilibrateholdsteadysuspend

4. Hold or carry in equilibriumC1formal

   To maintain something in a steady, balanced state, often with grace.

   Mantener en equilibrio

   • The waiter poised the tray of drinks effortlessly.
   • She poised the heavy box on her shoulder.
   • He poised the camera on the tripod with precision.

   Sinónimosbalancehoverpositionsteadysuspend

   Antónimosdestabilizeoverbalanceunbalanceupset