This is the 75th most frequent Italian word.
posto
"Posto" means "place" or "spot" in English.
In this sentence, 'posto' means 'place' as in a location or site.
Ho trovato un posto dove possiamo cenare.
I found a place where we can have dinner.
Here, 'posto' refers to a 'seat' or space assigned to someone.
Questo posto al cinema è libero.
This seat at the cinema is free.
'Posto' in this example refers to a specific position or location designated for a particular function.