tip, point, end
1. The sharp or tapered end of something
The tip of the pencil broke.
A ponta do lápis quebrou.
2. A small amount or trace of something
Just a hint of garlic in the sauce.
Apenas uma ponta de alho no molho.
3. The front or leading position
He is at the tip of the spear in this project.
Ele está na ponta de lança deste projeto.
4. A point of land extending into the sea; a promontory
The ship rounded the cape.
O navio contornou a ponta.
5. A ballet dancer's toe shoe technique
The ballerina danced on her points.
A bailarina dançou na ponta.
Related Idioms & Phrases
na ponta da língua - on the tip of one's tongue
de ponta a ponta - from end to end
ponta de lança - spearhead
estar na ponta dos pés - to be on one's toes (alert)
uma ponta de - a hint/trace of
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