Meaning
point; period
- point
- period, full stop
- dot
- stage, point in progress
In a sentence
Metti un punto alla fine della frase.
Put a period at the end of the sentence.
A che punto sei con il lavoro?
How far along are you with the work?
Metti il punto dopo l'ultima parola.
Put the period after the last word.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| punto | masculine · singular |
| punti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'punto' for abstract points (e.g., arguments), but 'punteggio' for sports/game scores.
- In time expressions, 'punto' means 'sharp' (e.g., 'alle tre in punto' = 'at three o’clock sharp').
- Avoid confusing 'punto' (dot) with 'virgola' (comma) in numbers/decimals (e.g., '3,14' not '3.14').