Spanish Conversation · Level 11
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Spanish word
punto
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpunto/
Meaning
- masculine nounpoint
Example
Ese es el punto más importante.
That is the most important point.
More examples
En la reunión señalé el punto clave para avanzar.
In the meeting I pointed out the key point to move forward.
Core concept
Small mark indicating a key spot or moment in text or speech.
Common phrases
punto clave
key point
Similar words
asunto: Matter or issue treated and discussed as a problem.
tema: Subject that lies at the center of a talk or text.
clave: Crucial central element regarded as especially important.
mensaje: Central message or main content a speaker or text conveys.
Definition in Spanish
Señal corta que marca un lugar o momento clave, usada para destacar un aspecto importante en un texto o en una conversación.
Word origin
From Latin punctum 'point', originally referring to a tiny dot, the word broadened to name a marked place, decisive moment, or main idea.
Usage tips
- To say 'get to the point' Spanish commonly uses ir al grano, and literal ir al punto often sounds odd in conversation.
Other meanings
- dotnoun
- scorenoun
- periodnoun
Opposites
- detalledetailnoun
Related words
- puntuaciónpunctuationnoun
- puntualpunctualadjective
- puntualidadpunctualitynoun