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puntino

little dot, small spot

noun poon-TEE-noh Rare
Communication Writing

Usage Note

Puntino is the diminutive of punto (dot, point). The phrase a puntino means 'perfectly' or 'to a T': la bistecca era cotta a puntino ('the steak was cooked to perfection'). The plural puntini also refers to ellipsis dots (puntini di sospensione) in writing.

Examples

"Ha disegnato i puntini sulle 'i' con cura."

Natural Translation

She carefully dotted her i's.

Literal Translation

She drew the little-dots on the i's with care.

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