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10 Language-to-English DictionariesListo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈlisto
"Estaba lista para comenzar su discurso."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a composed and self-assured manner; ready for action.
"She stood poised at the edge of the stage, ready to deliver her speech." - 2
In a state of balance or equilibrium.
"The gymnast was poised on the beam, demonstrating incredible control."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'poised' originates from the Middle English 'poisen', which is derived from the Old French 'poiser', meaning to weigh or balance. The term has evolved to signify a state of balance or readiness, particularly in a calm and composed manner.
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Prêt
Transliteration: prɛ
"Elle était prête à commencer son discours."
Bereit
Transliteration: bəˈʁaɪt
"Sie war bereit, ihre Rede zu halten."
Pronto
Transliteration: ˈpronto
"Era pronta a iniziare il suo discorso."
Listo
Transliteration: ˈlisto
"Estaba lista para comenzar su discurso."
Pronto
Transliteration: ˈpɾõtu
"Ela estava pronta para começar seu discurso."
तैयार
Transliteration: taiyaar
"वह अपने भाषण शुरू करने के लिए तैयार थी।"
准备好的
Transliteration: zhǔnbèi hǎo de
"她准备好开始她的演讲。"
준비된
Transliteration: junbidoen
"그녀는 연설을 시작할 준비가 되어 있었다."
準備ができた
Transliteration: junbi ga dekita
"彼女はスピーチを始める準備ができていた。"
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