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posturing

/ˈpɒstʃərɪŋ/ /ˈpoʊstʃərɪŋ/

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verb

Adoptar posturas, pavonearse

To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired

Examples :

"He spent the whole party posturing in front of the mirror, hoping someone would compliment his new haircut. "

Pasó toda la fiesta pavoneándose frente al espejo, esperando que alguien elogiara su nuevo corte de pelo.

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verb

Posturar, fingir

To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction

Examples :

"He spent the entire meeting posturing about his knowledge of economics, even though he clearly didn't understand the basics. "

Pasó toda la reunión posturando sobre su conocimiento de economía, a pesar de que claramente no entendía lo básico.

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verb

Adoptar una postura, posar

To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.

Examples :

"to posture oneself; to posture a model"

adoptar una postura; hacer posar a un modelo

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noun

Postura, pose

The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.

Examples :

"The politician's angry shouting was just posturing; he didn't really believe what he was saying. "

Los gritos enfadados del político eran solo una pose; realmente no creía lo que decía.

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noun

Postura, exhibición

The behaviour of some birds as a means of signalling etc.

Examples :

"The male peacock's elaborate posturing, with its fanned tail feathers, is a clear signal to attract a mate. "

La elaborada postura del pavo real macho, con sus plumas de la cola extendidas, es una señal clara para atraer a una pareja.

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