ponto final

[ˈpõ.tu fi.ˈnaw]

nounmasculinepl: pontos finais

period (punctuation mark); end point; conclusion

1. A punctuation mark (.) used to end a sentence or abbreviation

The sentence ends with a period.

A frase termina com um ponto final.

2. The final point or endpoint of something; conclusion or end

We reached the final point of our journey.

Chegamos ao ponto final da nossa jornada.

3. A definitive end or resolution to a matter

This agreement puts a period on the dispute.

Este acordo coloca um ponto final na disputa.

NYC Slang

period

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General Brazilian

ponto final

standard usage for both punctuation mark and conclusion

Portugal

ponto final

standard usage; occasionally 'ponto' alone in informal speech

São Paulo

ponto final

also refers to the terminus of a bus or transportation line

colocar um ponto final em algo (to put an end to something)

ponto final, sem discussão (period, end of discussion)

dar ponto final (to finish, to conclude)

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