comfortable position

[/ˈkʌmfərtəbəl pəˈzɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: comfortable positions
posição confortável
1. A physical posture or stance that is easy to maintain and causes no discomfort or strain
She found a comfortable position on the couch to read her book.
Ela encontrou uma posição confortável no sofá para ler seu livro.
2. A favorable or advantageous situation, especially in negotiations, business, or competition
The company is in a comfortable position to negotiate better terms with suppliers.
A empresa está em uma posição confortável para negociar melhores termos com fornecedores.
3. A state of financial security or stability
After years of hard work, they finally reached a comfortable position financially.
Depois de anos de trabalho duro, eles finalmente alcançaram uma posição financeira confortável.
In both American and Brazilian English, 'comfortable position' is used both literally (physical comfort) and figuratively (advantageous situation). In business contexts across both cultures, it emphasizes having leverage or advantage. The phrase reflects universal human values of ease and security.
NYC Slang
cushy spot / sweet spot
Synonyms / Sinônimos
convenient positionfavorable positionadvantageous situationeasy stancesecure position
Antonyms / Antônimos
uncomfortable positiondisadvantageous positiondifficult stanceprecarious situationawkward position

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição confortável
Most common usage in standard Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
posição confortável / situação de boa
May use colloquial 'situação de boa' for advantageous situations
São Paulo
posição confortável
Standard usage, also used in business contexts
Portugal
posição confortável
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

postureeasestabilityadvantagesecuritycomfort

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the driver's seat
sitting pretty
on easy street
in a position of strength
estar bem posicionado
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