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• Sustantivo que designa una posición o postura, una estructura o mueble donde algo o alguien se sostiene o se exhibe, o un puesto o pequeño comercio para vender artículos.

A noun referring to a position, structure, or place where someone or something stands, or a small stall or booth for selling goods.

1. Position or attitudeB1formal

   A position taken on an issue or opinion that one publicly supports.

   Postura o posición

   • The politician took a firm stand on climate change.
   • What is your stand on this matter?
   • She made her stand clear during the debate.

   Sinónimosattitudeopinionperspectivepolicypositionposturestancestandpointviewpoint

   Antónimosequivocationindecisionvacillationwavering

2. Structure for supportA1formal

   A piece of furniture or equipment used to hold or support something.

   Soporte

   • Put the lamp on the night stand.
   • The microphone stand was too short.
   • He bought a new TV stand for the living room.

   Sinónimosbaseframeholderpedestalracksupporttripod

3. Vendor stallA2informal

   A small shop or stall where goods are sold, often at markets or events.

   Puesto de venta

   • They bought hot dogs from the food stand.
   • The lemonade stand was popular with kids.
   • There was a jewelry stand at the fair.

   Sinónimosboothcartcounterkioskstall

4. Witness standC1formallegal

   The place in a courtroom where a witness gives evidence.

   estrado del testigo

   • The witness took the stand and began testifying.
   • The lawyer questioned the defendant from the stand.
   • She was nervous when called to the witness stand.

   Sinónimoswitness box

• Verbo que denota la acción de permanecer erguido sobre los pies o mantenerse inmóvil en posición vertical; también puede indicar encontrarse en un lugar, levantarse o resistir sin ceder.

A verb used to indicate the act of being upright on one's feet or remaining stationary in an upright position.

verbo irregular

1. Be on feetA1formal

   To be in an upright position supported by one's feet.

   Estar de pie

   • Please stand up when the teacher enters.
   • She stood by the window looking outside.
   • He stood still during the national anthem.

   Antónimoscrouchkneelliesitsquat

2. Tolerate or endureB1informal

   To be able to bear something unpleasant or difficult.

   Soportar, aguantar

   • I can't stand loud music.
   • She can't stand being late.
   • He stands no chance of winning the race.

   Sinónimosabidebearbrookendurestomachtaketoleratewithstand

   Antónimosenjoyloverelishsavor

3. Take or maintain positionB2formal

   To take or maintain a particular attitude, position, or course of action.

   Mantener una posición o actitud

   • I stand corrected on that point.
   • She stands accused of theft.
   • We must stand firm against injustice.

   Sinónimosabidebecontinueholdpersistremainstay

Variantes phrasalstand bystand forstand instand outstand up