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• Sustantivo que designa un lugar o posición concreta, la punta afilada de algo, o una idea, hecho u opinión expresada.

A noun referring to a particular spot, place, or position; a sharp or tapering end; or an idea, fact, or opinion expressed.

1. A1formal

   The thin, sharp end of something like a needle, pencil, or weapon.

   Punta

   • The point of the knife was very sharp.
   • He pricked his finger on the point of the rose thorn.
   • The pencil needs a new point.

   Sinónimosbarbextremitynibprongspiketip

2. Location or positionA1formal

   A particular place or position.

   Lugar o posición

   • The meeting point is at the main entrance.
   • We reached the highest point of the mountain.
   • The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius.

   Sinónimoslocalitylocationplacepositionsitespot

3. Idea or purposeA2informal

   The main idea, purpose, or essential part of an argument or story.

   Idea o propósito esencial

   • What's the point of this discussion?
   • You missed the whole point of the joke.
   • That's a good point you make there.

   Sinónimoscorecruxessencegistimportmattermeaningpurportsubjectthrust

4. Score in gameA1formal

   A unit of scoring in a game or competition.

   Punto (en un juego o competición)

   • She scored three points in the basketball game.
   • The team is leading by five points.
   • Each correct answer gives you one point.

   Sinónimoscountmarkscoretally

• Verbo que indica señalar o dirigir la atención hacia algo extendiendo el dedo o un objeto, o mostrar una dirección. También puede significar apuntar con un arma o indicar una dirección.

A verb used to indicate directing attention to something by extending a finger or object, or indicating a direction.

1. Direct attentionA1formal

   To direct someone's attention toward something by extending a finger or object.

   señalar

   • She pointed at the bird in the tree.
   • He pointed to the map to show the location.
   • The teacher pointed to the correct answer on the board.

   Sinónimosdirectgestureindicateshowsignal

2. Indicate directionA2formal

   To aim or direct something, such as a weapon or device, toward a target.

   Señalar/dirigir

   • He pointed the camera at the sunset.
   • The guard pointed his gun at the intruder.
   • Point the remote control at the TV to change the channel.

   Sinónimosaimdirectfocuslevelsighttrain

3. Aim or intendB1formal

   To direct or aim toward a particular goal or purpose.

   apuntar a

   • All roads point to Rome.
   • The evidence points to his guilt.
   • Her actions point toward a career in medicine.

   Sinónimosaimdirectfocusleveltargettrain

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