position

the place where something or someone is located

posición, lugar

• in a position

Collocations position in the queue · position on the map

• She was standing in a position where she could see everyone.

  Ella estaba de pie en un lugar donde podía ver a todos.

a job or role, especially one that has responsibilities and authority

posición, cargo, empleo

• in a position

Collocations position in the company · apply for a position

• He has been appointed to the position of director.

  Ha sido nombrado para el cargo de director.

the attitude or opinion that someone takes on a particular subject

posición, postura

• take a position

Collocations position on the issue · change one's position

• The government has taken a strong position against the war.

  El gobierno ha adoptado una posición fuerte en contra de la guerra.

the place where soldiers or military equipment are placed during a battle

posición, emplazamiento

• in position

Collocations position of the tanks · take up positions

• The troops were in position by dawn.

  Las tropas estaban en posición al amanecer.

the place where a player stands or moves on a sports field, court, etc.

posición, lugar

• in position

Collocations position of the goalkeeper · take up position

• The striker was in a good position to score.

  El delantero estaba en una buena posición para marcar.

the state or condition of something, especially at a particular time

posición, estado

• in position

Collocations position of the economy · change one's position

• The company is in a strong financial position.

  La empresa se encuentra en una posición financiera fuerte.

the way that something is arranged or set, especially when it can be adjusted

posición, ajuste

• in position

Collocations position of the camera · adjust the position

• The camera was in a good position to capture the action.

  La cámara estaba en una buena posición para capturar la acción.

the way that something is placed or arranged in relation to other things

posición, alineación

• in position

Collocations position of the stars · align the position

• The stars were in a perfect position for observation.

  Las estrellas se encontraban en una posición perfecta para la observación.