punto
point
The Italian word 'punto' is used similarly to English 'point'. It can refer to a distinct place or location, like in the phrase 'point of interest' ('punto di interesse'), the main or essential part of something ('il punto essenziale') and the details or finer points of something ('i punti dettagliati'), among other uses. It's also used in mathematics to talk about points on a graph.
Example sentences using: punto
Siamo arrivati al punto di non ritorno.
We have reached the point of no return.
This phrase communicates the concept of reaching a situation or a point where it is impossible to go back or change what has been done.
E' il mio punto di vista.
It's my point of view.
The given example talks about expressing someone's opinion or perspective about something. The literal English translation is 'it's my point of view'.
Ho dimenticato di mettere il punto alla fine della frase.
I forgot to put the period at the end of the sentence.
This expression is used in the context of writing or in grammar lessons, to denote the punctuation mark at the end of sentences. 'Punto' in this case, is translated as 'period' in English.