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aponta

[ə.ˈpõ.tə]
verb
points (to/at), aims, indicates
1. to direct or extend a finger or object toward something to indicate or draw attention to it
She points at the map.
Ela aponta para o mapa.
2. to aim a weapon or device in a particular direction
He points the gun at the target.
Ele aponta a arma para o alvo.
3. to indicate or suggest something, often as evidence or observation
Everything points to his guilt.
Tudo aponta para sua culpa.
4. to make a note or annotation; to jot down
Let me point out the important details.
Deixe-me apontar os detalhes importantes.
Synonyms
indicamostradesignaassinalanota
Antonyms
escondeoculta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aponta
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
aponta
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

apontar para
apontar o dedo
apontar armas
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