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"Postura" is a noun which is often translated as "posture", and "actitud" is a noun which is often translated as "attitude". Learn more about the difference between "postura" and "actitud" below.
la postura(
pohs
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too
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. stance
Se mantuvieron firmes en su postura durante las negociaciones.They stayed firm in their stance during the negotiations.
b. attitude
¿Por qué tienes esa postura tan negativa hacia la boda de tu hija?Why do you have such negative attitude toward your daughter's wedding?
c. position
Hemos adoptado una postura muy clara acerca de este asunto.We have adopted a very clear position on this issue.
3. (offer)
a. bid
Hizo una postura por $500 por una mesa antigua en la subasta.He made a bid of $500 for an antique table at the auction.
4. (instance of wearing something) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. wear
Con cada postura, las suelas de mis zapatos se deshacen más y más.With every wear, the soles of my shoes fall apart more and more.
la actitud(
ahk
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tee
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tood
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (behavior)
a. attitude
Su actitud en clase no es aceptable, señorita. Haga el favor de salir y esperar en el pasillo.Your attitude in class is not acceptable, young lady. Please, leave the class and stand in the corridor.
