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posición

poh-see-syohn/po.siˈsjon/

position

Also: posture, location
NounfA1
A person sitting in a yoga pose on a mat.

📝 In Action

Por favor, mantén la misma posición para la foto.

A1

Please, keep the same position for the photo.

La posición de los muebles en la sala es perfecta.

A2

The position of the furniture in the living room is perfect.

Dormir en una mala posición puede causar dolor de espalda.

B1

Sleeping in a bad position can cause back pain.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • postura (posture)
  • ubicación (location)

Common Collocations

  • posición fetal – fetal position
  • cambiar de posición – to change positions
  • posición sentada – sitting position

position

Also: status, rank
NounfB1
A person wearing a professional uniform and a hard hat standing in front of a building.

📝 In Action

Ella tiene una posición importante en la empresa.

B1

She has an important position in the company.

Su posición social le permite ayudar a mucha gente.

B2

His social status allows him to help many people.

Estamos buscando a alguien para la posición de gerente.

B2

We are looking for someone for the manager position.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • posición económica – economic status
  • posición de liderazgo – leadership position

stance

Also: point of view
NounfB2formal
Two people standing on opposite sides of a podium, each holding a different colored sign.

📝 In Action

El gobierno ha tomado una posición firme contra el crimen.

B2

The government has taken a firm stance against crime.

Entiendo tu posición, pero no estoy de acuerdo.

B2

I understand your point of view, but I don't agree.

¿Cuál es tu posición respecto al cambio climático?

C1

What is your stance regarding climate change?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • postura (stance/posture)
  • opinión (opinion)

Common Collocations

  • fijar posición – to state one's position
  • posición política – political stance

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: posición

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the position'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
posicionar(to position) — Verb
posicionamiento(positioning) — Noun
posicional(positional) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónatencióndirección
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'positio', which refers to the act of placing something or the state of being placed.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: positionFrench: positionPortuguese: posição

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'posición' the same as 'puesto'?

Not exactly. 'Posición' is more general (location, rank, or stance). 'Puesto' usually refers to a specific job title or a physical spot/stall.

Why is it feminine if it doesn't end in 'a'?

Spanish has a pattern where almost all words ending in '-ción', '-sión', '-tad', and '-dad' are feminine.

Can I use 'posición' for GPS coordinates?

Yes, 'mi posición' is the standard way to refer to your current coordinates or location on a map.