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Point
01
posición
the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something
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The key point of the presentation was to emphasize the company's growth strategy.
02
punto
(geometry) an element that only has position, with no size or dimension
Ejemplos
Line segments are formed by connecting points in geometry.
Los segmentos de línea se forman conectando puntos en geometría.
03
punto
one of the marks or numbers that indicates our score in a game or sport
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The basketball team is ahead by ten points.
El equipo de baloncesto va ganando por diez puntos.
04
punto, puntito
an extremely small mark that is circular in shape
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The teacher instructed the students to make a small point on their graphs to represent the data accurately.
El profesor instruyó a los estudiantes para hacer un pequeño punto en sus gráficos para representar los datos con precisión.
05
punto
the punctuation mark . used to indicate that a sentence or an abbreviation is ended
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He always double-checks that every sentence ends with a point.
Él siempre verifica que cada oración termine con un punto.
06
the dot used to separate the integer part from the fractional part of a decimal number
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He misread the point and got the wrong calculation.
07
punto, idea principal
a brief version that encapsulates the essential meaning or main idea of something
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His notes highlighted the point of the lecture for easy review later.
Sus notas destacaron el punto principal de la conferencia para una fácil revisión posterior.
08
punto, marca
a basic element of design that refers to a small, clearly defined location or mark on a surface
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She marked a point on the map to indicate the location of the treasure.
Ella marcó un punto en el mapa para indicar la ubicación del tesoro.
09
a precise or identifiable position within a continuum, sequence, or process
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She paused at the midpoint of her speech to emphasize a key point.
10
momento, instante
a specific, identifiable instant in time, often marking a significant moment or event
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The light turned green at just the right point for him to cross the intersection.
La luz se puso verde en el momento justo para que él cruzara la intersección.
11
objetivo, propósito
the main purpose or goal of an activity
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The point of the exercise is to improve your flexibility.
El objetivo del ejercicio es mejorar tu flexibilidad.
12
punta, extremo
a V-shaped tip or end of an object, often sharp or tapered, used to denote a specific area or direction
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The mountain peak had a distinct point that stood out against the sky.
La cima de la montaña tenía un punto distintivo que sobresalía contra el cielo.
13
punto, elemento
a distinct, specific part of a larger group or list of items, events, or concepts that can be individually identified and described
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She highlighted each point of the report in her summary.
Ella destacó cada punto del informe en su resumen.
14
punta, extremo
the sharp or tapered end of an object, used for piercing, cutting, or indicating
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The pencil 's point was dull, so she sharpened it.
La punta del lápiz estaba desafilada, así que la afiló.
15
punto fuerte, rasgo destacado
an outstanding characteristic or notable quality that distinguishes a person, thing, or concept
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His creativity is a key point that makes him stand out in the industry.
Su creatividad es un punto clave que lo hace destacar en la industria.
16
enchufe, toma de corriente
a wall socket or outlet used for connecting electrical devices to a power source
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He installed a new point in the kitchen for the microwave.
Instaló un nuevo punto en la cocina para el microondas.
17
dirección, orientación
the direction in which the muzzle of a gun or firearm is aimed
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He noticed the point of the gun was aimed directly at the target.
Se dio cuenta de que el punto del arma estaba apuntando directamente al objetivo.
18
a characteristic or feature that distinguishes or identifies something or someone
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One point of the plan is particularly innovative.
19
the V-shaped tip of an arrow or pointer
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The V-shaped point ensured the arrow flew straight.
20
punto, porcentaje
a fee equal to one percent of the loan amount, paid upfront when the loan is issued
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The borrower decided to pay one point to reduce the monthly payments.
El prestatario decidió pagar un punto para reducir los pagos mensuales.
21
a unit of measurement for the size of type, equal to 1/72 of an inch
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She adjusted the point size to make the document readable.
22
any of the 32 cardinal or intermediate directions marked on a compass
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The sailor checked the point to adjust the course.
to point
01
indicar
to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object
Transitive: to point to sth
Ejemplos
She pointed to the location of the hidden treasure on the map.
Ella señaló la ubicación del tesoro escondido en el mapa.
02
apuntar a
to aim or direct something in a particular direction or towards a specific target
Transitive: to point sth to a direction
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She pointed her finger towards the horizon, showing where the sun would set.
Ella señaló con el dedo hacia el horizonte, mostrando dónde se pondría el sol.
03
puntuar, marcar
to add punctuation marks or other symbols to indicate the structure and flow of the written language
Transitive: to point a text
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She pointed the speech with dashes and ellipses to indicate pauses and dramatic effect.
Ella puntuó el discurso con guiones y puntos suspensivos para indicar pausas y efecto dramático.
04
puntuar, vocalizar
to add vowel markings or accents to indicate pronunciation or grammatical information to a Hebrew text
Transitive: to point words or texts
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The rabbi pointed the Torah scrolls with precision.
El rabino puntuó los rollos de la Torá con precisión.
05
apuntar, orientar
to maneuver a boat or ship as close to the direction of the wind as possible
Intransitive
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She watched as the small dinghy pointed, its hull slicing through the waves.
Ella observó cómo el pequeño bote ceñía, su casco cortando las olas.
06
apuntar, dirigir
to focus or direct something towards a specific target
Transitive: to point sth at a target
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The archer pointed his arrow at the bullseye on the target.
El arquero apuntó su flecha al centro del blanco.
07
apuntar, señalar
to be positioned or directed towards a specific point
Intransitive: to point to a direction
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His finger pointed downward, indicating the location of the hidden treasure.
Su dedo apuntaba hacia abajo, indicando la ubicación del tesoro escondido.
08
indicar, señalar
to direct or indicate the correct route or direction toward a specific destination
Transitive: to point the way
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The signs along the highway pointed the way to the nearest rest stop.
Los letreros a lo largo de la autopista señalaban el camino hacia el área de descanso más cercana.
09
afilar, puntuar
to sharpen or refine an object to create a pointed end
Transitive: to point sth
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Before fencing practice, the athletes pointed their foils for better piercing ability.
Antes de la práctica de esgrima, los atletas afilaron sus floretes para una mejor capacidad de perforación.
10
señalar, apuntar
(of a dog) to indicate the presence of game or prey by standing still and extending its muzzle and one front paw towards the direction of the quarry
Intransitive
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The dog 's natural ability to point allowed it to locate a hidden grouse in the thick brush.
La habilidad natural del perro para apuntar le permitió localizar un urogallo escondido en el espeso matorral.
11
indicar
to suggest that something is probable or certain
Transitive: to point to a possibility
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Her frequent absences from work point to potential dissatisfaction with her job.
Sus frecuentes ausencias en el trabajo señalan una posible insatisfacción con su trabajo.
Árbol Léxico
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pointy
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