noun/verbpl: N/A (already plural)
pontos
1. Individual units of scoring in a game or competition
She scored 25 points in the basketball game.
Ela marcou 25 pontos no jogo de basquete.
2. Sharp or tapered ends of objects
The pencil has two sharp points.
O lápis tem duas pontas aguçadas.
3. Specific locations or places
There are several meeting points throughout the city.
Há vários pontos de encontro pela cidade.
4. Main ideas or arguments in a discussion
He made three important points during the presentation.
Ele fez três pontos importantes durante a apresentação.
5. Degree or stage in a process (verb form)
The compass points north.
A bússola aponta para o norte.
6. Units used in loyalty or reward programs
You earn points with every purchase.
Você ganha pontos a cada compra.
NYC Slang
points - used similarly in NYC English, especially in sports contexts ('yo, he got mad points!')
Related Idioms & Phrases
to make a point - fazer uma afirmação/ponto (to argue effectively)
to the point - direto ao ponto (concise and relevant)
get the point - entender a mensagem (to understand the main idea)
points of view - pontos de vista (different perspectives)
bonus points - pontos de bônus (extra credit or advantage)
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