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specific point

[spɪˈsɪfɪk pɔɪnt]
noun phrasepl: specific points
ponto específico
1. A particular or precise location, moment, or detail that is clearly identified or distinguished from others
The teacher asked the student to focus on a specific point in the text.
A professora pediu ao aluno que se concentrasse em um ponto específico do texto.
2. A distinct argument or topic within a larger discussion
On that specific point, I have to disagree with you.
Nesse ponto específico, tenho que discordar de você.
3. An exact or determined location in space or time
We need to mark the specific point where the accident occurred.
Precisamos marcar o ponto específico onde o acidente ocorreu.
Synonyms
particular pointprecise pointexact pointdistinct pointdefinite point
Antonyms
general pointvague pointundefined point

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto específico
Most common and widely understood usage
São Paulo
ponto específico / ponto em particular
Both forms are used interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
ponto específico / ponto determinado
Alternative phrasing sometimes used
Portugal
ponto específico / ponto concreto
Both forms are acceptable; 'concreto' is often preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

get to the point
make a point
at this point in time
point in case
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