poste

POS-teh/ˈposte/

“poste” means “pole” in Spanish (utility or structural support).

pole, post

Also: pillar

NounmA2

General

A tall wooden utility pole standing against a clear blue sky.

📝 In Action

El coche chocó contra un poste de luz.

The car hit a light pole.

La pelota pegó en el poste de la portería y no fue gol.

The ball hit the goalpost and wasn't a goal.

Tenemos que cambiar los postes de madera de la cerca.

We have to change the wooden fence posts.

Word Connections

Synonyms

columna (column)
pilar (pillar)
mástil (mast)

Common Collocations

poste de luz – lamppost / street light pole
poste eléctrico – utility pole
poste de meta – goalpost

Idioms & Expressions

quedarse como un poste – to stand frozen or be completely motionless (usually out of shock or surprise)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "poste" in Spanish:

pillar→pole→post→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: poste

Question 1 of 3

If you are walking at night and trip over a street light support, what did you hit?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

postigo(shutter / small door) — Noun

apostar(to station / to post (someone)) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

costeazote

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'postis', which referred to a doorpost or a structural pillar.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: postFrench: poteauItalian: posto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'poste' the same as 'postre'?

No! This is a very common mistake. 'Poste' (/poste/) is a pole or post, while 'postre' (/postre/) is the sweet dessert you eat after a meal.

Can I use 'poste' for a social media post?

Usually, no. In Spanish, we use 'publicación' or the borrowed verb 'post' (pronounced like the English word) for social media. 'Poste' is strictly for a physical vertical object.

Is it 'la poste' or 'el poste'?

It is always 'el poste'. It is a masculine noun.