Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Postración (en. Prostration)

    /pos.tɾaˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The act of surrendering or fully submitting.
    Prostration before power is often seen as a sign of weakness.
    La postración ante el poder es a menudo vista como un signo de debilidad.
    The state or condition of being prostrate, either physically or emotionally.
    He suffered a prostration of such magnitude that he could not get up by himself.
    Sufrió una postración de tal magnitud que no podía levantarse por sí mismo.
    Act of extreme veneration or devotion.
    Prostration in faith can lead to spiritual peace.
    La postración en la fe puede llevar a la tranquilidad espiritual.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'postrātio', which means 'the act of prostrating oneself'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to prostrate oneself before someone
    To pay homage or show extreme respect.
    postrarse ante alguien
    to be in prostration
    To be in a state of great weakness or submission.
    estar en postración
    to kneel down
    To make a display of humility or respect.
    postrarse de rodillas

    Related Words

    humiliation
    The act of humiliating or being humiliated.
    humillación
    surrender
    The act of yielding or giving oneself to a higher power.
    rendición
    submission
    The attitude of submitting to someone’s authority.
    sumisión

    Slang Meanings

    To be very tired or exhausted.
    After the party, I was in total prostration.
    Después de la fiesta, quedé en postración total.
    To feel defeated or resigned to a situation.
    Sometimes, it's better to accept prostration rather than keep fighting.
    A veces, es mejor aceptar la postración en lugar de seguir luchando.