Apuntar (en. Aim)

/a.pun'taɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To indicate or signify something with a sharp object or finger.

The teacher pointed the correct answer on the board.

El profesor apuntó la respuesta correcta en la pizarra.

To take note of something that should be remembered.

I am going to write down the address in my planner.

Voy a apuntar la dirección en mi agenda.

To have the intention of doing or participating in something.

She wants to apply to art school next year.

Ella quiere apuntar a la escuela de arte el próximo año.

From Latin 'punctare', meaning 'to mark' or 'to pierce'.

Aim high

To have aspirations or ambitious goals.

apuntar alto

Score a point

To achieve success or earn a point in competition.

apuntar un tanto

Point towards

To direct oneself or intend to reach a goal.

apuntar hacia

Note

To write something down to remember it.

anotar

Enroll

To register or formally note something.

inscribir

Mark

To make a mark or note on something.

marcar

To be attentive to something.

Make sure to write down the dates so you don't forget anything.

Apunta bien las fechas para no olvidar nada.

To have a clear idea of what one is going to do.

I’m going to jot down the idea before I forget.

Voy a apuntar la idea antes de que se me olvide.