en punto

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A common Spanish term meaning exactly on the hour.

Examples

  • La profesora explicó en punto en clase.
    The teacher explained exactly on the hour in class.
  • Hoy aprendí a usar en punto correctamente.
    Today I learned to use exactly on the hour correctly.
  • El libro incluye un ejemplo con en punto.
    The book includes an example with exactly on the hour.
  • Practica en punto en una frase breve.
    Practise exactly on the hour in a short sentence.
  • Escuché en punto en una conversación.
    I heard exactly on the hour in a conversation.

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

everyday
neutral
Used in ordinary Spanish with the meaning exactly on the hour.

Examples

  • La profesora explicó en punto en clase.
    The teacher explained exactly on the hour in class.
  • Hoy aprendí a usar en punto correctamente.
    Today I learned to use exactly on the hour correctly.
  • Escuché en punto en una conversación.
    I heard exactly on the hour in a conversation.
  • El libro incluye un ejemplo con en punto.
    The book includes an example with exactly on the hour.
  • Practica en punto en una frase breve.
    Practise exactly on the hour in a short sentence.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does en punto mean?

en punto means exactly on the hour.

Is en punto common?

Yes. It is common in present-day everyday Spanish.

Is en punto formal?

It is neutral and works in ordinary conversation.

How do you use en punto?

Use it when the context calls for exactly on the hour.

Should beginners learn en punto?

Yes. It is useful core vocabulary for beginners.

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