la
feminine
/puntwaˈθjon/
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Translation
punctuation, score
Word origin
From Latin punctum ('point'), from pungere ('to prick'), the same root behind English 'point' and 'puncture'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- punctum
- English cognates
- point, puncture
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralpuntuaciones
Examples
signos .
The comma and the full stop are punctuation marks.
.
His score on the exam was the highest in the class.
texto .
Good punctuation makes the text easier to read.
.
The player achieved a record score.
¿ ?
Did you check the punctuation before handing in the essay?
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