Magpustura (en. To pose)

mag-pus-tu-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of arranging or changing the position of the body for a photo or performance.
He needs to pose properly for his graduation photos.
Kailangan niyang magpustura nang maayos para sa kanyang graduation photos.
The action of adapting to a certain style or behavior.
Sometimes you need to pose to get the attention of others.
Minsan ay kailangan mong magpustura upang makuha ang atensyon ng iba.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pose for the camera
Arranging the body for a photo being taken by the camera.
magpustura para sa camera

Related Words

posture
The arrangement of the body in a specific position or style.
pustura
drawing
The art of creating images using the hand.
pagguhit

Slang Meanings

to show off
He posed in front of his friends to show off how good he is at basketball.
Nagpustura siya sa harap ng mga kaibigan niya para ipakita kung gaano siya kagaling sa basketball.
to act snobbishly
The people here pose to look rich.
Ang mga tao dito ay nagpapustura para magmukhang mayaman.
to dramatize or act
Don't pose like that, nothing is happening.
Huwag kang magpustura ng ganyan, wala namang nangyayari.