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ponto central

[ˈpõ.tu sẽ.ˈtɾaw]
nounmasculinepl: pontos centrais
central point
1. The middle or most important point of something; the core or hub
The central point of the debate was education reform.
O ponto central do debate foi a reforma educacional.
2. In geometry, the point equidistant from all other points on a circle or sphere
The central point of the circle is marked with a dot.
O ponto central do círculo é marcado com um ponto.
3. A main or principal location; a focal point
The town square is the central point of the city.
A praça da cidade é o ponto central da região.
Synonyms
centronúcleoeixofococerne
Antonyms
periferiamargemextremidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto central
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ponto central
Commonly used in urban planning and geography contexts
Portugal
ponto central
Standard usage; may also use 'centro' or 'núcleo' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

no ponto central de - at the central point of; right in the middle of
girar em torno do ponto central - to revolve around the central point
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