Apostura (en. Posture)
/apos'tuɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Posture or position adopted, especially in the body or the way of presenting oneself.
Her elegant presence allowed her to stand out in the presentation.
Su apostura elegante le permitió destacar en la presentación.
The attitude that a person reflects in a situation.
His confident posture intimidated others.
Su apostura de seguridad intimidaba a los demás.
The way someone behaves or presents themselves to others.
The artist's presence was very charismatic.
La apostura del artista era muy carismática.
Etymology
Derives from the Latin 'apostura', which means posture.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a presence
To present oneself in a dignified or distinguished manner.
tener apostura
firm posture
A determined and confident attitude in a situation.
apostura firme
upright posture
Standing with a straight back, reflecting confidence.
apostura erguida
Related Words
posture
Position of the body or a part of the body.
postura
attitude
Manner of behaving or reacting in front of other people or situations.
actitud
behavior
Way of acting of an individual towards others.
comportamiento
Slang Meanings
To have a good image
He always cares about his appearance to look good in photos.
Siempre se preocupa por su apostura para verse bien en las fotos.
Defiant attitude
He arrived with a posture that said 'here I am'.
Llegó con una apostura que decía 'aquí estoy yo'.