buen punto
/bwen punto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "good point" is translated into Spanish as buen punto.
buen punto is an expression used to acknowledge that someone has made a valid or insightful argument.
Which one should you use?
While buen punto acknowledges the logic of an argument, the phrase tienes razón is a more common way to agree with someone's perspective or statement.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because punto is a masculine noun, the adjective bueno shortens to buen when it is placed before the noun.
Did you know?
- While buen punto is understood, a native speaker might instead say es un buen argumento or tienes razón to avoid sounding like they are translating directly from English.
- The word punto comes from the Latin pūnctum, which literally refers to a small prick or a puncture made by a sharp object.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a gesture of pointing with the chin or a slight nod often accompanies buen punto to show agreement.
Examples in context
- Ese es un muy buen punto.That's a very good point.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use buen punto in a full sentence.Tatoeba #8769646 by SemperAutumnus, translation #3591126 by CK
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a project at a cafe.
- AlejandroPodríamos terminar el proyecto antes del viernes.We could finish the project before Friday.
- ElenaPero tenemos que revisar todos los datos primero.But we have to review all the data first.
- AlejandroBuen punto, Elena.Good point, Elena.
- ElenaEs mejor hacer las cosas con cuidado.It is better to do things carefully.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buen, punto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
