pontinha

pontinha

"Pontinha" means "little tip" or "small point."

Here, 'pontinha' metaphorically describes a small visible portion or edge of the moon as seen behind the clouds.

A lua mostrava uma pontinha atrás das nuvens.

The moon showed a small tip behind the clouds.

Here, 'pontinha' refers metaphorically to a small amount or hint of hope.

Eu vi uma pontinha de esperança nos seus olhos.

I saw a glimmer of hope in your eyes.

In this context, 'pontinha' represents the physical tip or small end of the paper.

Ela cortou a pontinha do papel com a tesoura.

She cut off the tip of the paper with scissors.