pose

• Sustantivo que designa una postura o posición del cuerpo, a menudo adoptada para una fotografía, pintura o actuación; también puede referirse a una actitud o manera de comportarse afectada o artificial.

A noun referring to a particular position or attitude of the body, often adopted for a photograph, painting, or performance.

1. Body positionA2formal

   A particular position or attitude of the body, especially for a photograph or painting.

   Postura del cuerpo

   • The model held a graceful pose for the portrait.
   • He struck a confident pose for the camera.
   • The yoga instructor demonstrated a difficult pose.

   Sinónimosattitudebearingpositionposturestance

2. Pretended attitudeB2formal

   A way of behaving that is intended to impress or deceive others.

   Pose afectada

   • His concern was just a pose to gain sympathy.
   • She adopted a pose of indifference, but she was actually nervous.
   • The politician's humble pose seemed insincere.

   Sinónimosactaffectationfacademasqueradeposturingpretenseshow

   Antónimoscandorgenuinenesssincerity

• Verbo que designa la acción de adoptar una postura o actitud, a menudo para ser retratado o para causar efecto, así como la de plantear o formular una cuestión, un problema o una pretensión.

A verb used to indicate the act of presenting or assuming a position, attitude, or question, often for effect or consideration.

1. Assume a positionA2formal

   To adopt a particular position or attitude, especially for a photograph or portrait.

   Posar

   • The model posed for the photographer.
   • He posed with his family for a holiday picture.
   • She posed gracefully on the red carpet.

   Sinónimosmodelpositionposturesit

2. Present a problem or questionB2formal

   To create or present a difficulty, threat, or question that needs to be considered.

   Presentar o plantear (un problema, una cuestión, una amenaza)

   • The new regulations pose a challenge for small businesses.
   • His question posed a serious dilemma for the committee.
   • Climate change poses a significant threat to coastal cities.

   Sinónimosadvanceaskconstitutecreatepresentproposeputraisesubmit

3. B1informal

   To pretend to be someone else, often with the intent to deceive.

   Hacerse pasar por

   • He posed as a doctor to gain access to the building.
   • The spy posed as a journalist.
   • She posed as a tourist to avoid suspicion.

   Sinónimosimpersonatemasqueradepersonatepretend