Spanish Conversation · Level 50
75 words
Spanish word
punta
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpunta/
Meaning
- feminine nountip
Example
La punta del lápiz está rota.
The tip of the pencil is broken.
More examples
Tengo la palabra en la punta de la lengua.
The word is on the tip of my tongue.
Core concept
Pointed projecting end of an object, as on a pencil or knife.
Common phrases
en la punta de la lengua
on the tip of my tongue
la punta del pie
toe tip
Similar words
extremo: External extremity of an object or area, the part farthest from the center.
filo: Sharp blade edge concentrated at the cutting line of a knife or tool.
borde: Narrow edge or margin running along the periphery of a flat surface.
pico: Conical or beak-like point forming a distinct sharp apex.
Definition in Spanish
Parte final y saliente de un objeto que suele ser puntiaguda o estrecha.
Word origin
From Latin punctum 'point' (from pungere 'to prick'), adopted into Old Spanish to name a sharp projecting tip.
Usage tips
- Punta is used for tangible, pointed ends while punto denotes abstract points or moments, so a pencil tip is la punta but 'the point of the argument' is el punto.
Other meanings
- endnoun
Opposites
- talónheelnoun
Related words
- puntillalittle tipnoun
- puntiagudosharpadjective