puntos en común
/puntos en komun/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'commonalities' translates to Spanish as puntos en común.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase puntos en común literally translates to 'points in common'.
How does it change in a sentence?
While puntos en común is the plural form used for commonalities, you should use the singular form punto en común when referring to a single commonality.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, if you share a common interest with someone, you might say you are en sintonía, which literally means being 'in tune' as if you were two radios on the same frequency.
- While puntos en común describes similarities, the word punto is also used in Spanish to refer to a 'stitch' in sewing or a 'dot' in punctuation.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling a person común y corriente describes someone as 'average' or 'ordinary' rather than someone with commonalities.
Examples in context
- La gente comparte varias similitudes que los unen como sociedad.People share several commonalities that unite them as a society.
- Tenemos muchos puntos en común en cuanto a nuestras metas y aspiraciones.We have many commonalities in terms of our goals and aspirations.
- Entre los estudiantes, hay varios puntos en común que los ayudan a establecer conexiones.Among students, there are several commonalities that help them establish connections.
- Maria y yo tenemos muchas cosas en común, como nuestros gustos musicales.Maria and I have many commonalities, such as our musical tastes.
- Juan y yo tenemos muchas cosas en común: nos gusta el cine y disfrutamos de la lectura.Juan and I have many commonalities: we both enjoy movies and reading.
- Hay varias semejanzas entre su personalidad y la mía.There are several commonalities between their personality and mine.
- La semejanza entre nosotros es sorprendente. Incluso pensamos de manera similar.The commonality between us is surprising, we even think alike.
- Mis hermanos y yo tenemos muchas similitudes, como nuestros valores y gustos.My siblings and I have many commonalities, such as our values and tastes.
- Tenemos muchos puntos en común.We have many commonalities.
- Buscamos puntos en común entre las dos ideas.We are looking for commonalities between the two ideas.
- Es difícil encontrar puntos en común con él.It is difficult to find commonalities with him.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing their new business partnership.
- JavierNuestros proyectos tienen algunos puntos en común.Our projects have some commonalities.
- SofíaSí, eso es una buena señal para la empresa.Yes, that is a good sign for the company.
- JavierDebemos aprovechar todos los puntos en común.We should take advantage of all the commonalities.
- SofíaEstoy de acuerdo con tu plan, Javier.I agree with your plan, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
