placement

colocación

Acción de poner algo en un lugar concreto, o posición elegida para ello.

En inglés sencillo: The act of putting something in a particular place, or the position chosen for it.

• The placement of the table feels wrong.
• Careful placement of signs helps visitors find their way.
• Product placement in films can increase sales.

Cómo se usa: placement of something (The placement of the lights affects the mood.)

Sinónimos: positioning

Expresiones frecuentes: careful placement, product placement, placement of something

prácticas, colocación laboral

Puesto de trabajo conseguido para alguien, a menudo temporal y destinado a adquirir experiencia.

En inglés sencillo: A job arranged for someone, often for a short time to gain experience.

• He completed a work placement at a bank.
• The agency arranges job placements for graduates.
• My summer placement helped me choose a career.

Cómo se usa: placement at somewhere (She found a placement at a local school.)

Sinónimos: internship

Expresiones frecuentes: work placement, summer placement, placement at somewhere