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posto

[ˈpoʃ.tu]
nounmasculinepl: postos
post, station, position
1. A fixed location or establishment where a specific service or activity is provided
I filled up my car at the gas station.
Abasteci meu carro no posto de gasolina.
2. A position or rank in a hierarchy or organization
He was promoted to a higher post in the company.
Ele foi promovido a um posto mais alto na empresa.
3. A military or police station or outpost
There is a border post at the frontier.
Há um posto fronteiriço na fronteira.
4. A small structure or booth for a specific purpose
The information post is near the entrance.
O posto de informações fica perto da entrada.
Synonyms
estaçãocargoposiçãolocalbase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posto
Standard usage for gas station, position, or station
São Paulo
posto de gasolina
Common phrase for gas station
Portugal
posto
Used similarly but may prefer 'bomba de gasolina' for gas station

Related Idioms & Phrases

no seu posto - at one's post/position
posto de trabalho - workplace/work station
posto de saúde - health center/clinic
ocupar um posto - to hold a position
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