posture

• Substantivo que designa a posição ou o arranjo do corpo e de seus membros, ou a maneira habitual de manter o corpo; também pode indicar uma atitude mental ou postura assumida, e, no contexto militar, os recursos em pessoal e material que afetam a capacidade de fazer a 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

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

   Sinônimosalignmentattitudebearingcarriageposepositionstance

2. Characteristic bearingB1formal

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

   Postura

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

   Sinônimosattitudebearingcarriagedeportmentposestance

3. B2formal

   A rationalized or deliberate mental attitude or stance towards something.

   Postura

   • 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.

   Sinônimosattitudedispositionorientationoutlookpositionstancestandpointviewpoint

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.

   Sinônimosdispositionpositionpreparednessreadinessstance

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de assumir uma determinada pose ou posição, muitas vezes para causar efeito ou causar certa impressão.

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.

   Posar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosattitudinizegrandstandpeacockposeput on airsshow off

2. Assume a poseB2formal

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

   Assumir uma 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.

   Sinônimosattitudinizemodelposesit