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punto

point

noun POON-toh Common
Communication Writing

Also means

dot

Usage Note

Punto covers many senses: a point in an argument or score (fare un punto = 'to score a point'), a dot or full stop in writing (il punto fermo = 'full stop / period'), a stitch in sewing (punto croce = 'cross-stitch'), and a location (il punto di incontro = 'meeting point'). The phrase essere sul punto di means 'to be on the verge of'.

Examples

"Il discorso aveva un punto importante."

Natural Translation

The speech had an important point.

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