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    Posición (en. Position)

    /posiˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Specific location or place of an object or person.
    The position of the sun affects the temperature during the day.
    La posición del sol afecta la temperatura durante el día.
    Situation or stance adopted in a debate or conflict.
    His position in the meeting was clear and firm.
    Su posición en la reunión fue clara y firme.
    Classification or rank someone occupies in a ranking.
    The team maintained its position in first place in the tournament.
    El equipo mantuvo su posición en el primer lugar del torneo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'positio', which means 'placement'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be in a good position
    To be in a favorable situation.
    estar en una buena posición
    To change position
    To alter the place or situation of something.
    cambiar de posición
    To take a position
    To defend a point of view in a debate.
    tomar posición

    Related Words

    Geographical position
    Location of a place on the Earth's surface.
    posición geográfica
    Military position
    Site occupied by troops for defense or attack.
    posición militar
    Economic position
    Financial state of a person or company.
    posición económica

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in sexual contexts to refer to different postures.
    In bed, each couple has their favorite position.
    En la cama, cada pareja tiene su posición favorita.
    Colloquial use to refer to a 'position' in a company or job.
    He secured a high position in his company.
    Consiguió una posición alta en su compañía.