Posa (en. Pose)

/ˈposa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of perching, especially by birds.
The bird found a good perch on the branch.
El ave encontró una buena posa en la rama.
Specific place where something is placed.
The pose of the sculpture is very visible in the garden.
La posa de la escultura es muy visible en el jardín.
verb
To place something on a surface.
He places the book on the table.
Él posa el libro sobre la mesa.
To adopt a specific pose for a photograph.
She poses with a smile for the camera.
Ella posa con una sonrisa para la cámara.

Etymology

From Latin 'posare', meaning 'to place'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in pose
In a specific or determined position.
en posa
there is no pose without tension
Without good preparation, things do not turn out well.
no hay posa sin tensa
pause in the pose
Moment to reflect or rest during action.
pausa en la posa

Related Words

pose
To place something on a surface or adopt a stance.
posar
position
Specific place or site that something occupies.
posición

Slang Meanings

To be in a good position in a conversation.
You are always in the pose, steering the conversation.
Estás siempre en la posa, manejando la charla.
Attitude of carefree.
After a good day, he was in his pose.
Después de un buen día, él estaba en su posa.