punto
/ˈpunto/
The English phrase 'dot' is translated into Spanish as punto.
punto refers to a small round mark used in writing. It is also the specific term used to name the dot in web addresses and email addresses.
Which one should you use?
In English, speakers may distinguish between 'dot' and 'period' in technical contexts, but in Spanish, punto serves as the term for both the punctuation mark and the dot in URLs.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The variation puntín is used in some regions of Spain to mean 'tiny dot'. In certain regions, particularly in the Caribbean, the diminutive form puntico is popular.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpunto/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word punto shares the same root as the English word 'puncture'.
- The word punto can be used to describe the 'point' or 'stage' of cooking, such as when meat is cooked to the perfect degree.
- In a medical context, punto refers to a 'stitch' or 'suture' used to close a wound.
Examples in context
- ¿Ves ese punto negro? Es un avión.You see that black dot? That's an airplane.This sentence shows how to identify a small black mark.Tatoeba #981645 by Shishir, translation #9870360 by DJ_Saidez
- La dirección uzantonomo@email.com se lee: Uzantonomo arroba email punto com.The uzantonomo@email.com address is read: uzantonomo at email dot com.This sentence demonstrates how to read the dot in an email address.Tatoeba #1558036 by wallebot, translation #4886631 by wallebot
- Los gatos están curiosos con el punto rojo en la pared.The cats are curious about the red dot on the wall.This sentence uses the word to describe a red mark on a wall.Tatoeba #1172627 by marcelostockle, translation #1172615 by shekitten
- El punto final indica el final de una oración.The period indicates the end of a sentence.
- Hay un puntito negro en el papel.There is a little black dot on the paper.
- Pon un puntico en cada círculo.Put a dot in each circle.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía is asking Daniel for his website address.
- Sofía¿Cuál es tu página web, Daniel?What is your website, Daniel?
- DanielEs daniel punto com.It is daniel dot com.
- SofíaEspera, ¿llevaba un punto antes del com?Wait, did it have a dot before the com?
- DanielSí, siempre lleva un punto ahí.Yes, it always has a dot there.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry punto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries punto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
