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key points

[/kiː pɔɪnts/]
noun
pontos-chave
1. The most important or essential aspects of a topic, argument, or discussion
The speaker highlighted the key points of the presentation.
O palestrante destacou os pontos-chave da apresentação.
2. Critical or vital elements that must be understood or remembered
Let me summarize the key points from the meeting.
Deixe-me resumir os pontos-chave da reunião.
3. Main arguments or ideas in a document, speech, or plan
The essay covered three key points about climate change.
O ensaio abordou três pontos-chave sobre mudanças climáticas.
Synonyms
main pointsessential pointscritical pointsimportant pointshighlights
Antonyms
minor detailsinsignificant pointssecondary points

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontos-chave
Most common usage
Brazil
pontos principais
Alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
pontos-chave
Standard usage
Portugal
aspetos principais
Alternative, more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

get to the point
make a point
stretch a point
miss the point
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