Significado
Expressing a firm opinion.
Contexto cultural
The 'indifferenti' (the indifferent) were famously criticized by Antonio Gramsci. Taking a position is seen as a civic duty in Italian intellectual history. Hierarchy is important. Often, employees wait for the 'capo' (boss) to take a position before expressing their own to avoid 'brutta figura'. Newspapers in Italy are often openly aligned with political wings. They 'prendono posizione' explicitly, unlike the 'objective' ideal of some US media. In 'bar' culture, taking a strong position on football (calcio) is mandatory. Being neutral is often seen as boring or suspicious.
The 'Su' Rule
Always pair 'prendere posizione' with 'su' if you want to sound like a native. 'Prendere posizione circa' is also possible but very formal.
Don't use 'Fare'
English speakers often want to say 'make a position'. In Italian, you 'take' (prendere) it.
Significado
Expressing a firm opinion.
The 'Su' Rule
Always pair 'prendere posizione' with 'su' if you want to sound like a native. 'Prendere posizione circa' is also possible but very formal.
Don't use 'Fare'
English speakers often want to say 'make a position'. In Italian, you 'take' (prendere) it.
The Power of Silence
In Italy, 'non prendere posizione' can sometimes be a strategic political move called 'democristiano' (after the Christian Democracy party), meaning to be vague to please everyone.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'prendere posizione'.
Ieri il direttore non ________ (passato prossimo) sulla questione del budget.
The past participle of 'prendere' is 'preso' and it takes the auxiliary 'avere'.
Which preposition usually follows 'prendere posizione' when introducing the topic?
Dobbiamo prendere posizione ____ questo problema.
'Su' is the standard preposition for 'on/about' in this context.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate context.
Match 'Prendere posizione a favore dei diritti umani'.
This is a high-stakes, formal expression of opinion.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Chi ha ragione secondo te, Giulia o Paolo?' B: 'Non lo so, non voglio ________.'
'Prendere posizione' is used to avoid choosing sides in an argument.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIeri il direttore non ________ (passato prossimo) sulla questione del budget.
The past participle of 'prendere' is 'preso' and it takes the auxiliary 'avere'.
Dobbiamo prendere posizione ____ questo problema.
'Su' is the standard preposition for 'on/about' in this context.
Match 'Prendere posizione a favore dei diritti umani'.
This is a high-stakes, formal expression of opinion.
A: 'Chi ha ragione secondo te, Giulia o Paolo?' B: 'Non lo so, non voglio ________.'
'Prendere posizione' is used to avoid choosing sides in an argument.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but 'prendere posizione' (without 'una') is more common for the general concept of taking a stand.
No, that's too dramatic. Use 'scegliere' or 'decidere' for food.
The opposite is 'restare neutrale' or 'rimanere imparziale'.
It is neutral-to-formal. You can use it with friends or in a business report.
Use the past: 'Ho preso posizione'.
'Schierarsi' is more about joining a specific group or 'side', while 'prendere posizione' is about the act of forming an opinion.
Yes, it's very common for expressing opposition.
Yes, literally for a player's position on the field, and figuratively for a coach's decision.
Usually, yes. It's not just thinking something; it's making it known.
No, it requires a conscious agent (person, company, government).
Frases relacionadas
Schierarsi
synonymTo line up on one side.
Esporsi
similarTo expose oneself.
Restare neutrale
contrastTo stay neutral.
Prendere le parti di
builds onTo take someone's side.
