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positions

[/pəˈzɪʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: positions
posições
1. A place or location where someone or something is situated
The soldiers took their positions on the hill.
Os soldados ocuparam suas posições na colina.
2. A way in which someone or something is placed or arranged
She changed her position on the bed.
Ela mudou sua posição na cama.
3. A job or role held by a person
He applied for a position in the marketing department.
Ele se candidatou a uma posição no departamento de marketing.
4. A situation or circumstance
The company is in a strong financial position.
A empresa está em uma posição financeira forte.
5. A point of view or stance on an issue
What is your position on climate change?
Qual é sua posição sobre as mudanças climáticas?
Synonyms
locationsplacespostsrolesjobsstancessituations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posições
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
posições
Standard usage, also 'cargos' when referring to job positions
Rio de Janeiro
posições
Standard usage, sometimes 'lugares' for physical locations
Portugal
posições
Standard usage, 'cargos' for professional positions

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a position to do something
take a position on something
lose one's position
a position of strength
a position of power
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