Pose for Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To stand or sit in a particular way, usually so that someone can take a photo, paint a picture, or create an image of you. Often used in contexts with cameras or artists.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with 'photo', 'picture', 'painting': 'pose for a photo'. Usually refers to humans. Can sound formal, but also works in everyday speech. Not the same as 'pose as' (pretend to be someone else).
Spanish: posar paraPortuguese (BR): posar paraPortuguese (PT): posar paraChinese (Simplified): 为...摆姿势Chinese (Traditional): 為...擺姿勢Hindi: के लिए पोज़ देनाArabic: تتخذ وضعية من أجلBengali: পোজ দেওয়াRussian: позироватьJapanese: ポーズをとるVietnamese: tạo dángKorean: 포즈를 취하다Turkish: poz vermekUrdu: پوز دیناIndonesian: berpose
Example Sentences
She always poses for family photos.
basic
The artist asked him to pose for a painting.
basic
Can you pose for the school picture?
basic
They laughed and refused to pose for the camera.
natural
I’m terrible at knowing how to pose for photos.
natural
When we travel, my friends always want to pose for silly group pictures.
natural