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to point out
[phrase form: point]
01
apontar, indicar
to show something to someone by pointing one's finger toward it
Example
He pointed out the star constellation to his children.
Ele apontou a constelação de estrelas para seus filhos.
Can you point it out on the map for me?
Você pode indicar isso no mapa para mim?
02
apontar, mencionar
to show or mention something to someone and give them enough information to take notice
Example
She pointed out the flaws in the plan during the meeting.
Ela mencionou as falhas no plano durante a reunião.
The teacher pointed out the most critical sections of the book to the students.
O professor apontou as seções mais críticas do livro para os alunos.
03
apontar, ressaltar
to present and emphasize reasons against a particular idea or suggestion
Example
During the debate, she pointed out the inconsistencies in her opponent's argument.
Durante o debate, ela ressaltou as inconsistências no argumento de seu oponente.
The environmentalists pointed out the potential harm of the proposed construction.
Os ambientalistas ressaltaram o potencial dano da construção proposta.
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