Puntería (en. Aim)

/punteˈɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Skill to do something cleverly.
His accuracy in sports has always been admirable.
Su puntería en el deporte ha sido siempre admirable.
An act that involves cunning or craftiness.
The salesperson's accuracy allowed him to close the sale.
La puntería del vendedor le permitió cerrar la venta.
Malicious actions that seek to take advantage of others.
The precision of her strategy was evident in the final outcome.
La puntería de su estrategia fue evidente en el resultado final.

Etymology

Derived from 'puntero', suggesting a clever direction or a type of skill.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have precision
Possessing skill or cunning in a situation.
tener puntería
to hit the target
To hit a target or goal.
dar en la puntería
to be clever
To be shrewd or skillful.
ser de puntería

Related Words

puntero
An element that indicates direction or position.
puntero
fine accuracy
Ability to do something with precision.
puntería fina

Slang Meanings

To have good accuracy in the sense of being good at something.
That boy has good accuracy in soccer.
Ese chico tiene buena puntería en el fútbol.
To use precision to achieve something cleverly.
She always uses her precision to get ahead.
Ella siempre utiliza su puntería para salir adelante.