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correct position

[/kəˈrekt pəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: correct positions
posição correta
1. The proper or accurate location, alignment, or placement of something or someone
Make sure the chair is in the correct position before sitting down.
Certifique-se de que a cadeira está na posição correta antes de sentar.
2. The right or appropriate stance, posture, or arrangement
The gymnast held the correct position for the entire routine.
A ginasta manteve a posição correta durante toda a rotina.
3. The accurate placement according to instructions or standards
Each component must be installed in its correct position.
Cada componente deve ser instalado em sua posição correta.
Synonyms
proper placementright positionappropriate placementcorrect placementaccurate position
Antonyms
wrong positionincorrect positionimproper placementmisplacement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição correta
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
posição certa
alternative informal phrasing
Portugal
posição correcta
uses 'correcta' spelling variant; standard in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the correct position
get into position
hold the correct position
position something correctly
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