Pose (en. Pose)

/poʊz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Posture or attitude adopted by a person or thing.
The photographer asked her to take a pose for the photo.
El fotógrafo pidió que tomara una pose para la foto.
The way something is positioned or arranged.
The model's pose was very elegant.
La pose del modelo era muy elegante.
verb
To place or situate something in a specific position.
She posed the vase on the table.
Ella poseía el jarrón sobre la mesa.
To adopt a posture or attitude, often for representation.
My friend often poses for the cameras.
Mi amigo suele posar para las cámaras.

Etymology

From the French 'poser', which means 'to place' or 'to situate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

model pose
To act or behave like someone posing for a photograph.
pose de modelo
to pose
To assume different positions for visualization or photography.
tomar poses

Related Words

position
The place or state in which something is found.
posición
attitude
The way of behaving or thinking.
actitud
posture
The way the body is held.
postura

Slang Meanings

To strike a pose to impress.
He is always striking a pose to appear more attractive.
Él siempre está en una pose para parecer más atractivo.
Translated as 'to live the life', often used in contexts of showing a false image.
She poses as if she has a perfect life on social media.
Ella posea como si tuviera una vida perfecta en redes sociales.