postura
nounCEFR B2High frequency
What does “postura” mean in English?
stance, position — a way of thinking about or approaching something
stance, position — a way of thinking about or approaching something (adoptar/mantener una postura; postura oficial)
Example sentences
La postura oficial del gobierno ante la crisis migratoria ha variado significativamente en los últimos meses.
The government's official stance on the migration crisis has changed significantly in recent months.
Las dos partes mantuvieron posturas irreconciliables durante toda la negociación, lo que hizo imposible el acuerdo.
Both sides maintained irreconcilable positions throughout the negotiation, which made an agreement impossible.
El fisioterapeuta le explicó que su postura al trabajar frente al ordenador causaba la tensión cervical.
The physiotherapist explained that his posture while working at the computer was causing the neck tension.
How to use it
La postura (noun, feminine) means 'stance, position, posture' — a way of thinking about something, or a physical body position. Core B2 collocations: adoptar/mantener/cambiar una postura; postura oficial/crítica/intransigente; cambiar de postura; posturas enfrentadas; la postura corporal. The verb is posicionarse. Distinguish from actitud (attitude — ongoing disposition) and posición (position — location or rank).
Common mistake
Postura (stance/position) vs. posición (location or rank): postura implies an opinion or stance, posición can mean a physical or hierarchical location. 'Take a stance' = adoptar una postura. 'Yoga pose' = postura de yoga. Don't use *posición when the opinion sense is meant.