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    Apuntando (en. Pointing)

    /a.punˈtan.do/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of directing something towards a target or indicating with a finger or object.
    He was pointing with his pencil to the problem on the board.
    Estaba apuntando con su lápiz al problema en la pizarra.
    To record or take note of something.
    She was writing down the numbers in her notebook.
    Ella estaba apuntando los números en su cuaderno.
    To focus attention on a target.
    The teacher was pointing to the most distracted students.
    El maestro estaba apuntando a los alumnos más distraídos.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'apuntar,' which comes from the Latin 'punctare,' meaning 'to pierce' or 'to indicate.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Aiming high
    Having great aspirations or goals.
    apuntando alto
    Pointing with a finger
    Indicating something or someone directly.
    apuntando con el dedo
    Being pointed towards something
    Being on the path to achieving a goal.
    estar apuntando hacia algo

    Related Words

    Point
    To indicate or signal something.
    apuntar
    Note
    Brief note or annotation.
    apunte
    Point
    Specific place in space.
    punto

    Slang Meanings

    Being in the process of getting something, especially in informal contexts.
    He is aiming for a promotion at his job.
    Está apuntando a una promoción en su trabajo.
    To take quick notes or jot down informally.
    That class was so interesting that I was taking notes like crazy.
    Esa clase fue tan interesante que estuve apuntando como loca.