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    Punto (en. Spot)

    /'punto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An element that delimits a place in space or time.
    The meeting point is in the square.
    El punto de encuentro es en la plaza.
    A comma or mark that indicates an end or separation.
    I wrote the address and put a period at the end.
    Escribí la dirección y al final puse un punto.
    Basic unit of measurement in various disciplines, such as geometry.
    In geometry, a point has position but no dimensions.
    En geometría, un punto tiene posición pero no dimensiones.
    verb
    To indicate or signal something.
    The teacher emphasized the important point of the lesson.
    El profesor puntualizó el punto importante de la lección.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'punctum', which means 'puncture or mark'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To the point
    In a suitable state or condition.
    al punto
    On point
    Prepared or ready.
    a punto
    To a certain point
    To a certain degree.
    hasta un punto
    There is no point of comparison
    Cannot be compared.
    no hay punto de comparación

    Related Words

    Score
    Rating or number of points obtained in an assessment.
    puntaje
    Punctuation
    System of signs that delimit phrases and sentences.
    puntuación
    Punctuality
    Quality of being punctual.
    punctualidad

    Slang Meanings

    Point of view
    It's always good to hear your point of view.
    Siempre es bueno escuchar su punto de vista.
    Deadlock
    The meeting turned into a deadlock with no decisions.
    La reunión se convirtió en un punto muerto sin decisiones.