punto de pivote
/punto de pibote/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'pivot point' is translated into Spanish as punto de pivote.
punto de pivote is the standard translation used in technical or mathematical contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of punto (point), de (of) and pivote (pivot).
Did you know?
- In a figurative sense, a Spanish speaker might call a person the pivote of a group if that person is the essential link that holds everyone together.
- The word punto traces back to the Latin verb 'pungō', which means 'to prick' or 'to puncture'.
- In Spanish, the word punto is used to describe everything from a decimal point and a full stop to a stitch in sewing and a score in tennis.
Examples in context
- El punto de inflexión en nuestro plan de negocios fue cuando implementamos una estrategia de marketing en línea.The pivot point in our business plan was when we implemented an online marketing strategy.
- El punto de giro en este proyecto fue cuando decidimos enfocarnos en el segmento de mercado más joven.The pivot point in this project was when we decided to focus on the younger market segment.
- El diseño requiere un punto de pivote central.The design requires a central pivot point.
- Identificamos el punto de pivote en la máquina.We identified the pivot point on the machine.
- Busca el punto de pivote para mover la palanca.Look for the pivot point to move the lever.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are working in a mechanical workshop.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿dónde está el punto de pivote?Daniel, where is the pivot point?
- DanielEstá justo debajo de la pieza metálica.It is right under the metal piece.
- LucíaGracias, ahora puedo ajustar la herramienta.Thanks, now I can adjust the tool.
- DanielPerfecto, avísame si necesitas más ayuda.Perfect, let me know if you need more help.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pivote, punto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
