B2 verb Neutral

pose

/pəʊz/

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

Ejemplos

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1

The group had to pose for several minutes while the photographer adjusted the lighting.

The group had to pose for several minutes while the photographer adjusted the lighting.

2

Rising global temperatures pose a significant threat to biodiversity in the Arctic regions.

Rising global temperatures pose a significant threat to biodiversity in the Arctic regions.

3

Stop moving and just pose for the camera so we can go eat!

Stop moving and just pose for the camera so we can go eat!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
pose
Verb
pose
Adjetivo
posed
Relacionado
poser
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'poser' at a photo shoot; they are 'presenting' themselves to the camera just like a danger 'presents' itself to you.

Quiz rápido

The sudden lack of funding could ___ a serious challenge to the completion of the project.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: pose

Ejemplos

1

The group had to pose for several minutes while the photographer adjusted the lighting.

everyday

The group had to pose for several minutes while the photographer adjusted the lighting.

2

Rising global temperatures pose a significant threat to biodiversity in the Arctic regions.

formal

Rising global temperatures pose a significant threat to biodiversity in the Arctic regions.

3

Stop moving and just pose for the camera so we can go eat!

informal

Stop moving and just pose for the camera so we can go eat!

4

This discovery poses fundamental questions about the nature of dark matter.

academic

This discovery poses fundamental questions about the nature of dark matter.

5

The entry of a new competitor into the market poses a major risk to our current market share.

business

The entry of a new competitor into the market poses a major risk to our current market share.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
pose
Verb
pose
Adjetivo
posed
Relacionado
poser

Colocaciones comunes

pose a threat pose a threat
pose a question pose a question
pose a challenge pose a challenge
pose a risk pose a risk
pose for a photo pose for a photo

Frases Comunes

strike a pose

strike a pose

pose as someone

pose as someone (pretend to be)

pose a problem

pose a problem

Se confunde a menudo con

pose vs pause

'Pause' refers to a temporary stop in action, whereas 'pose' refers to presenting a problem or sitting for a photo.

pose vs propose

'Propose' means to suggest a plan or idea, while 'pose' is used for presenting a threat or a question.

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Notas de uso

Use 'pose' when discussing abstract concepts like threats, risks, or questions in formal writing. In artistic or social contexts, use it to describe staying still for an image.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'pose' as a noun to mean a problem itself (e.g., 'This is a big pose'), but it should be the verb that introduces the problem (e.g., 'This poses a big problem').

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'poser' at a photo shoot; they are 'presenting' themselves to the camera just like a danger 'presents' itself to you.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old French 'poser', meaning to put, place, or set down.

Patrones gramaticales

pose + noun (threat/risk/question) pose for + noun (photo/portrait) pose as + noun (identity)
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Contexto cultural

The phrase 'strike a pose' became a major cultural touchstone through fashion photography and Madonna's song 'Vogue'.

Quiz rápido

The sudden lack of funding could ___ a serious challenge to the completion of the project.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: pose

Palabras relacionadas

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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