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"Aparte" is a form of "aparte", an adverb which is often translated as "aside". "Punto" is a form of "punto", a noun which is often translated as "period". Learn more about the difference between "aparte" and "punto" below.
aparte(
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pahr
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (also)
a. besides
No me cae bien porque es una chismosa. Aparte es una presumida.I don't like her, because she's a gossip. Besides, she is a show-off.
b. as well
El ganador recibirá un trofeo y un premio en efectivo, pero aparte hay premios para los finalistas.The winner will receive a trophy and a cash prize, but there are prizes for the finalists as well.
a. apart from
¿Hiciste algo ayer aparte de ir a trabajar?Did you do anything yesterday apart from going to work?
b. aside from (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Aparte de mejorar el aspecto físico, nadar tiene muchos beneficios para la salud.Aside from improving the physical appearance, swimming has many health benefits.
a. apart from
Aparte de una falta de ortografía, tu examen está perfecto.Apart from one spelling mistake, your test is perfect.
b. aside from (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
No estaba claro quién apretó el gatillo. Aparte de eso, era claramente un asesinato.It was unclear who pulled the trigger. Aside from that, it was clearly a murder.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
5. (different)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
6. (theater)
a. aside
El actor hizo un aparte en medio de su escena.The actor said an aside in the middle of his scene.
7. (typography)
a. new paragraph
Como esta información es adicional, debes ponerla en un aparte.Since this information is additional, you should put it in a new paragraph.
el punto(
poon
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. period (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Te falta el punto al final de esta oración.You're missing the period at the end of this sentence.
c. full stop (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Aquí debería haber usado un punto, no una coma.You should have used a full stop here, not a comma.
3. (small mark)
4. (sports)
a. point
Mi equipo favorito venció a su rival de muchos años por seis puntos.My favorite team beat its long-time rival by six points.
6. (grade)
8. (argument)
a. point
Es un punto válido; creo que debemos reconsiderar nuestro plan.That's a good point; I think we ought to reconsider our plan.
9. (matter)
10. (characteristic)
11. (medical)
12. (sewing)
a. stitch
Este es un punto básico que se usa para pegar un botón.This is a basic stitch used to sew on a button.
13. (culinary)
a. degree of doneness
Cuando se habla de carne vacuna, los puntos incluyen por lo general azul, medio rojo, término medio, tres cuartos, bien cocida.When talking about beef, the degrees of doneness generally include rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, and well done.
b. level of cooking
¿Qué punto prefiere para su bistec? - Bien cocido, por favor.What level of cooking do you prefer for your steak? - Well done, please.
