Meaning
tip, point
- peak, top
- toe (of a shoe)
- pinch, hint (small amount)
In a sentence
La punta della matita si è rotta.
The tip of the pencil broke.
Hai visto la punta della montagna stamattina?
Did you see the top of the mountain this morning?
Queste scarpe hanno la punta troppo stretta.
These shoes have a toe that's too narrow.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| punta | feminine · singular |
| punte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a physical extremity, punta is common; capo often means an end in a broader sense, especially of roads, tables, or ropes.
- For mountain tops, cima or vetta are more specific; punta can sound more like a pointed peak or promontory.
- In soccer, punta means striker/forward. Don’t confuse it with portiere (goalkeeper) or attaccante, which is broader.