Puntos (en. Points)

/ˈpuntos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Units of measure or scoring in various contexts.

The exam consists of ten points.

El examen está compuesto por diez puntos.

Marks used to establish a position or location.

In the map, the points of interest are marked.

En el mapa, los puntos de interés están marcados.

Aspects or elements that compose an argument or discourse.

The three main points of his presentation were clear.

Los tres puntos principales de su exposición fueron claros.

From Latin 'punctum', meaning 'point' or 'mark'.

dotting the i's and crossing the t's

It refers to clarifying important issues or precise details.

puntos sobre las íes

to run out of points

To have no more possibilities to advance in a situation.

quedarse sin puntos

to score points

To establish priorities or highlight important aspects.

marcar puntos

point

Basic element of a sphere or place in space.

punto

punctuation

System of symbols that indicate pauses or inflections in writing.

puntuación

point of view

Perspective or opinion on a subject.

punto de vista

Points in a game or competition.

We need to earn more points to qualify.

Necesitamos ganar más puntos para clasificar.

Experience points in a video game.

I leveled up thanks to the points I earned.

He subido de nivel gracias a los puntos que gané.