verb🔗ShareSeñalarTo extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it."The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "El profesor señaló el mapa para mostrar a los estudiantes dónde estaba ubicada la capital.directioncommunicationactionsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSeñalar, indicarTo draw attention to something or indicate a direction."The arrow of a compass points north"La flecha de una brújula señala al norte.directioncommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSeñalar, apuntarTo face in a particular direction."The teacher pointed the students to the correct answer on the board. "El profesor señaló a los estudiantes la respuesta correcta en la pizarra.directionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSeñalar, apuntar(sometimes figurative) To direct toward an object; to aim."to point a gun at a wolf, or a cannon at a fort"Apuntar un arma a un lobo, o un cañón a un fuerte.directionactionpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfilar, aguzarTo give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end."to point a dart, a pencil, or (figuratively) a moral"Afilar un dardo, un lápiz o (figurativamente) una moral.actionmaterialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIndicar, señalarTo indicate a probability of something."The teacher pointed to a high probability of success for the students in the upcoming exam. "El profesor señaló una alta probabilidad de éxito para los estudiantes en el próximo examen.possibilityoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRejuntarTo repair mortar."The stonemason pointed the cracks in the old church wall to make it stronger. "El albañil rejuntó las grietas en la antigua pared de la iglesia para hacerla más fuerte.architecturebuildingworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJuntearTo fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface."The construction workers pointed the cracks in the new classroom wall to make it smooth and strong. "Los trabajadores de la construcción juntearon las grietas en la nueva pared del aula para que quedara lisa y fuerte.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTallar, labrar(stone-cutting) To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool."The stonemason pointed the rough surface of the monument with a sharp chisel. "El cantero talló la superficie rugosa del monumento con un cincel afilado.technicalactionindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDirigir, señalarTo direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction."If he asks for food, point him toward the refrigerator."Si pide comida, diríjalo hacia el refrigerador.directioncommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSeparar un entero de un decimal con un punto decimalTo separate an integer from a decimal with a decimal point."The teacher pointed the decimal in the problem to show where the whole number ends and the fractional part begins. "El profesor señaló el decimal en el problema para mostrar dónde termina el número entero y comienza la parte fraccionaria.mathcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarcar con diacríticosTo mark with diacritics."The teacher pointed the vowels in the Spanish word with little marks above and below them. "El profesor marcó las vocales de la palabra española con pequeñas marcas encima y debajo de ellas.grammarlanguagelinguisticswritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePuntuarTo supply with punctuation marks; to punctuate."to point a composition"puntuar una composicióngrammarwritinglanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSeñalar, dirigirTo direct the central processing unit to seek information at a certain location in memory."The computer program pointed to the specific cell in memory containing the student's test score. "El programa de la computadora señaló a la celda específica en la memoria que contenía la calificación del examen del estudiante.computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApuntar, dirigirTo direct requests sent to a domain name to the IP address corresponding to that domain name."The web administrator pointed the domain name "myfamilypictures.com" to the correct IP address. "El administrador web dirigió el nombre de dominio "myfamilypictures.com" a la dirección IP correcta.internetcomputingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNavegar cerca del vientoTo sail close to the wind."The sailboat expertly pointed into the strong wind, barely moving but staying on course. "El velero navegó expertamente cerca del viento fuerte, apenas moviéndose pero manteniéndose en curso.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApuntar, señalarTo indicate the presence of game by a fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do."The hunting dog pointed at the rabbit, its gaze fixed and unwavering. "El perro de caza apuntó al conejo, con la mirada fija e inquebrantable.animalsportgameactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePuntar, abrirse(of an abscess) To approximate to the surface; to head."The infected spot on her arm pointed, and the doctor decided it was time for a drainage procedure. "El punto infectado en su brazo se abrió, y el médico decidió que era hora de un procedimiento de drenaje.medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSeñalar, destacarTo give point to (something said or done); to give particular prominence or force to."The teacher pointed out the mistake in my essay, giving it more emphasis. "El profesor señaló el error en mi ensayo, dándole más énfasis.communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesignar, nombrarTo appoint."The school principal pointed a new teacher to lead the seventh-grade class. "El director de la escuela designó a un nuevo maestro para dirigir la clase de séptimo grado.governmentpoliticsjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePuntiagudo, afiladoSharp, barbed; not dull."The warrior brandished a pointed spear."El guerrero blandió una lanza puntiaguda.appearancestylecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePunteado, con manchasIn animals, having a coat pattern with points, that is, darkening of the extremities."The Siamese is a pointed breed of cat."El siamés es una raza de gato con manchas.animalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePuntual, incisivo(of a comment or inference) Directed negatively at a person or topic."The teacher's pointed comments about John's poor performance hurt his feelings. "Los comentarios incisivos del profesor sobre el bajo rendimiento de John hirieron sus sentimientos.attitudecommunicationnegativecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
