puntuación
/puntwaˈθjon/
The English word 'score' translates to Spanish as puntuación.
Puntuación refers to the number of points accrued, such as a specific numerical value of points. In academic contexts, it is the standard term used for a test score or grade point.
Meaning: number of points accrued (noun)
Which one should you use?
While puntuación focuses on the numerical value of points earned, marcador is used to refer to the scoreboard or the current score displayed in a match. Additionally, use resultado when referring to the final outcome or score of a game.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to use marcador to refer to a score in sports. In Argentina, people often use the term resultado for a score and it is also common to hear the word puntaje in certain regions of the country.
How does it change in a sentence?
Puntuación is a feminine noun and requires feminine articles or adjectives, such as la puntuación alta (the high score).
How do you pronounce it?
/puntwaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, if you talk about the 'score' of a musical piece, you would not use puntuación but rather partitura.
- In Spanish, the word puntuación refers to both a numerical score and the system of punctuation marks used in writing.
- The root of puntuación comes from the Latin verb pungō, which means 'to prick' or 'to pierce'.
Examples in context
- Casi obtuve puntuación perfecta.I almost got a perfect score.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe achieving a high puntuación.Tatoeba #3033182 by marcelostockle, translation #31301 by CK
- La puntuación máxima fue de 100 puntosThe maximum score was 100 points
- Obtuve una calificación alta en el examenI got a high score on the exam
- ¿Cuál fue el resultado del partido?What was the score of the match?
- El marcador final fue 3-1The final score was 3-1
- ¡Qué buen puntaje lograste en el examen!What a good score you achieved in the exam!
- Tu puntuación es muy alta.Your score is very high.
- La puntuación final fue de diez.The final score was ten.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are looking at their test results.
- Alejandro¿Viste tu puntuación en el examen?Did you see your score on the exam?
- MaríaSí, mi puntuación fue excelente.Yes, my score was excellent.
- Alejandro¡Qué bien! Yo también estoy feliz.That's great! I am also happy.
- MaríaTu puntuación también fue muy buena.Your score was also very good.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry puntuación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries puntuación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
