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puntare

aim

verb poon-TAH-reh Less Common

Origin: from 'punto' (point)

Also means

bet

Usage Note

Puntare branches into several senses: to point or aim (a finger, a camera), to bet or stake money, and with a to aspire to a goal. It also means to set an alarm, as in puntare la sveglia.

Examples

"Punta sempre in alto."

Natural Translation

Always aim high.

Literal Translation

Aim always in high.

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