Italian - English (British) translations for "posa"
"posa" Italian translation
Translation
pose
Definition
Posa is an Italian noun that refers to the act of placing or laying something down, particularly in a careful and deliberate manner.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: pose (in photography or art)
Il fotografo ha chiesto alla modella di assumere una posa elegante.
The photographer asked the model to assume an elegant pose.
Meaning: laying down
Dopo una lunga giornata di lavoro, mi sono disteso sulla posa per rilassarmi.
After a long day of work, I lay down on the couch to relax.
Meaning: resting place for a coffin
La tomba era adornata con fiori freschi sulla posa.
The grave was adorned with fresh flowers on the resting place.
Meaning: installation (of tiles, flooring, etc.)
Il pavimento della cucina richiede una posa di piastrelle professionale.
The kitchen floor requires a professional tile installation.
Meaning: strike (in bowling)
Ha ottenuto una posa perfetta e ha fatto cadere tutti i birilli.
He had a perfect strike and knocked down all the pins.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Ho bisogno di una posa per la mia fotografia.
I need a pose for my photograph.
A2: La posa del gatto mi fa ridere.
The cat's pose makes me laugh.
A2: La posa yoga è molto rilassante.
The yoga pose is very relaxing.
B1: Il modello ha mantenuto la posa per diverse ore.
The model held the pose for several hours.
B2: La ballerina ha eseguito una posa difficile durante lo spettacolo.
The dancer performed a difficult pose during the show.
B2: Il pittore ha dipinto il paesaggio in diverse pose.
The painter painted the landscape in different poses.
C1: La posa dell'atleta era perfetta durante la gara.
The athlete's posture was perfect during the race.
C2: L'artista ha creato un'opera d'arte che rappresenta molte pose umane diverse.
The artist created a work of art that represents many different human poses.
C2: La modella ha cambiato continuamente le sue pose per il servizio fotografico.
The model continuously changed her poses for the photo shoot.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The word posa comes from the Italian verb 'posare', which means 'to place' or 'to lay down'. As a noun, posa refers specifically to the act of placing or laying something down. This can be done in a variety of contexts, such as laying tiles on a floor or placing a book on a table.
What sets posa apart from other words for 'placing' or 'laying' is the implication of care and deliberation. When you use the word posa, you are suggesting that the act of placing or laying something down is being done with great attention to detail and precision. It's not just about getting the object from point A to point B; it's about doing so in a way that is intentional and thoughtful.
In addition to its literal meaning, posa can also be used figuratively to refer to the idea of 'taking a stance' or 'adopting a position'. In this sense, posa implies not just physical placement, but also a mental or emotional commitment to a particular viewpoint or belief. Whether used literally or figuratively, however, posa always carries with it a sense of purposeful action and careful consideration.