ponto

This is the 7733rd most frequent Portuguese word.


ponto

"Point" or "dot."


In this case, 'ponto' refers to a punctuation mark, specifically a full stop or period in writing.

O ponto final encerra a frase.

The full stop ends the sentence.


In this sentence, 'ponto' refers to a unit of score or tally in a game or sports context.

Eu marquei um ponto no jogo de basquete.

I scored a point in the basketball game.


Here, 'ponto' is used to designate a specific location, namely the meeting place or point.

Chegamos ao ponto de encontro às oito horas.

We arrived at the meeting point at eight o'clock.