Spanish Conversation · Level 4
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Spanish word
posición
Pronunciation
IPA/posiˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounlocation
Example
¿Cuál es la posición del restaurante?
What is the location of the restaurant?
More examples
La posición exacta del restaurante aparece en el mapa.
The exact location of the restaurant appears on the map.
Core concept
Person standing on a marked spot.
Common phrases
posición exacta
exact location
posición geográfica
geographic location
posición relativa
relative location
Similar words
postura: A clearly expressed, often assertive stance openly stated on a topic.
opinión: A personal or collective judgment formed about a matter.
punto de vista: A viewpoint highlighting one angle or interpretation of a situation.
actitud: A characteristic disposition or mood that shapes reactions.
Definition in Spanish
Postura u opinión que alguien adopta respecto a un asunto; también el lugar físico que ocupa algo o la condición o cargo de una persona.
Word origin
From Latin positio "a placing" (from ponere "to put"), originally referring to literal placement and later extended metaphorically to someone's stance, status, or office.
Usage tips
- The written accent on posición marks stress on the final syllable and is required in standard Spanish spelling.
Other meanings
- stancenoun
- posturenoun
- statusnoun
- positionnoun
Related words
- posicionarpositionverb
- posicionamientopositioningnoun
- posicionalpositionaladjective