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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
Exemplos
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 apontar no mapa para mim?
02
apontar, indicar
to show or mention something to someone and give them enough information to take notice
Exemplos
She pointed out the flaws in the plan during the meeting.
Ela apontou 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, destacar
to present and emphasize reasons against a particular idea or suggestion
Exemplos
During the debate, she pointed out the inconsistencies in her opponent's argument.
Durante o debate, ela apontou as inconsistências no argumento do seu oponente.
The environmentalists pointed out the potential harm of the proposed construction.
Os ambientalistas apontaram o potencial dano da construção proposta.
