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"Point out" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "señalar", and "of" is a preposition which is often translated as "de". Learn more about the difference between "point out" and "of" below.
point out(
poynt
aut
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. señalar
I would like to point out that you were initially against the proposal.Quisiera señalar que inicialmente estabas en contra de la propuesta.
b. hacer notar
Her teacher pointed out to her that she wouldn't get any better at the piano without practicing.Su maestro le hizo notar que no tocaría el piano mejor sin practicar.
of(
uhv
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
