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"Punto" is a form of "punto", a noun which is often translated as "period". "Que no" is a phrase which is often translated as "no". Learn more about the difference between "que no" and "punto" below.
que no(
keh
noh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. no
Cuando le pregunté a Juan si estaba cansado, dijo que no.When I asked Juan if he was feeling tired, he said no.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Reconoció que no había estudiado derecho en su país.He admitted he hadn't studied law in his country.
El pronóstico dice que no va a llover.The weather forecast says it's not going to rain.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El hecho de que no haya inversiones dificulta el desarrollo del país.The fact that there are no investments hinders the development of the country.
El dolor de que no le hablara su hijo le costó la vida.The grief that her son would not talk to her took her life.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿A que no sabes quién vino?Guess who's here!
No voy a ir. - ¿Cómo que no?I won't go. - How come!
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.
