posture

• Sustantivo que designa la posición o disposición del cuerpo y sus extremidades, o la manera característica de mantener el cuerpo; también puede referirse a una actitud mental racionalizada o, en contexto militar, a las capacidades en términos de personal y material que influyen en la capacidad para librar una guerra.

A noun referring to the position or arrangement of the body and its limbs, or a characteristic way of bearing one's body; it can also denote a rationalized mental attitude or, in a military context, capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war.

1. Body arrangementA2formal

   The position or arrangement of the body and its limbs, especially when standing or sitting.

   Postura corporal

   • Good posture is important for back health.
   • She maintained a straight posture during the interview.
   • His slouched posture suggested he was tired.

   Sinónimosalignmentattitudebearingcarriageposepositionstance

2. Characteristic bearingB1formal

   A characteristic way of holding or carrying one's body.

   postura corporal

   • The dancer's elegant posture captivated the audience.
   • He has a confident posture that commands respect.
   • Her military posture was rigid and disciplined.

   Sinónimosattitudebearingcarriagedeportmentposestance

3. B2formal

   A rationalized or deliberate mental attitude or stance towards something.

   Postura mental

   • The company adopted a defensive posture regarding the new regulations.
   • His political posture is one of cautious optimism.
   • She took a firm posture on the issue of climate change.

   Sinónimosattitudedispositionorientationoutlookpositionstancestandpointviewpoint

4. Military capabilityC1formalpolitical

   The overall capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affects the capacity to engage in warfare.

   postura militar

   • The nation's military posture was strengthened after the treaty.
   • They reviewed their defensive posture along the border.
   • A strong naval posture is essential for protecting trade routes.

   Sinónimosdispositionpositionpreparednessreadinessstance

• Verbo que designa la acción de adoptar una pose o actitud determinada, a menudo para impresionar o causar un efecto concreto; también puede referirse a fingir o aparentar algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of adopting a particular position or attitude, often for effect or to convey a certain impression.

1. Behave affectedlyB2formal

   To behave in an artificial or exaggerated way to impress others or gain attention.

   Afectar posturas

   • The politician postured for the cameras during the debate.
   • She postured as an expert despite having little knowledge.
   • He tends to posture in meetings to appear more important.

   Sinónimosattitudinizegrandstandpeacockposeput on airsshow off

2. Assume a poseB2formal

   To take a particular physical position or stance, often for artistic or photographic purposes.

   Adoptar una pose

   • The model postured gracefully for the painter.
   • He postured in a dramatic stance for the sculpture.
   • The dancers postured elegantly before the performance began.

   Sinónimosattitudinizemodelposesit