puntata

episode

noun poon-TAH-tah Rare

Also means

bet

Usage Note

Puntata covers two common meanings: an episode of a TV series (la puntata di stasera — tonight's episode) and a bet or stake (fare una puntata al casinò — to place a bet at the casino). A third sense is a short excursion or foray (fare una puntata in centro — to pop into town). Context is key. The plural is puntate.

Examples

"Non ho visto l'ultima puntata della serie."

Natural Translation

I haven't seen the last episode of the series.

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