No. 5,647 in Spanish
puntero
"Pointer" or "cursor."
In a sentence
El maestro usó un puntero para señalar el mapa.
The teacher used a pointer to indicate the map.
Here, 'puntero' refers to a physical pointing tool, often a stick or laser pointer, used to direct attention to specific items.
Mi equipo tiene el puntero del torneo este año.
My team has the leader of the tournament this year.
In this context, 'puntero' means 'leader' or 'frontrunner,' used metaphorically to indicate the leading entity in a competition.
Necesito un ratón que tenga un puntero más suave para la computadora.
I need a mouse that has a smoother pointer for the computer.
Here, 'puntero' refers to the graphical cursor controlled by a mouse on a computer screen.
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