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    Puestos (en. Positions)

    /ˈpwesto̞s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Square, position, or place that is occupied.
    Job positions are limited in this company.
    Los puestos de trabajo son limitados en esta empresa.
    Pathways or spaces where goods or products are placed for sale.
    There are many food stalls in the market.
    En el mercado hay muchos puestos de comida.
    Titles or positions assigned to people within an organization.
    She holds an important position on the board of directors.
    Ella tiene un puesto importante en la junta directiva.

    Etymology

    The word 'puesto' comes from the Latin 'ponĕre', which means 'to place or to establish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    job positions
    The places where people perform their job functions.
    puestos de trabajo
    to have a good position
    To occupy a position of importance or prestige.
    tener un buen puesto
    to put someone in their place
    To place someone in their place or to teach them a lesson.
    poner en su puesto

    Related Words

    posto
    Noun that indicates the place or position of something.
    puesto
    position
    Place that something or someone occupies in a given context.
    posición
    charge
    Responsibility or work assigned to a person.
    cargo

    Slang Meanings

    Street stalls
    Street stalls are known for their delicious and fast food.
    Los puestos callejeros son conocidos por su comida deliciosa y rápida.
    Forward post
    The forward post in the field was very important during the mission.
    El puesto de avanzada en el campo fue muy importante durante la misión.