punto
period
In Italian, the word 'punto' is used to refer to a period, which is a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence or to separate parts of a sentence. It is also used to denote decimal points in numbers. The word 'punto' can also be used to refer to a point in time or a point in space, similar to the English word 'point'.
Example sentences using: punto
Alla fine, ho capito il punto di tutto questo.
Eventually, I understood the point of all this.
In this sentence, 'punto' is used to convey the meaning of an aspect or detail of something. The phrase 'il punto di tutto questo' translates to 'the point of all this', signifying the main idea or purpose.
Ho perso il mio punto di riferimento.
I lost my point of reference.
In this context, 'punto' is part of 'punto di riferimento', which means 'point of reference'. It signifies a source of guidance or a landmark.
Non c'è punto in una discussione senza fine.
There's no point in an endless discussion.
This sentence uses 'punto' to express the concept of 'point' in English. The phrase 'Non c'è punto' translates to 'There's no point', stating that something is senseless or futile.