apuntar

Spanish

verb
Definitions
  • to point, to aim, to take aim
  • to point out, to point at, to point to, to indicate, to note, to suggest, to hint, to hint at, to mention
  • to underline, to mark (text)
  • to note, to note down, to write down, to jot, to jot down
  • to outline, to sketch
  • to baste
  • to tack
  • to fasten temporarily
  • (dated) to patch, to darn, to sew, to mend
  • (somewhat) to sharpen a weapon or tool
  • (theatre) to prompt, to cue, to whisper the answer
  • (card games) to bet, to put up money, to stake only in certain card games
  • (transitive) to sign up
  • (reflexive) to be in, be down, be game
  • (reflexive) to chalk up, to notch a win, a victory, points, success

Etymology

Affix from Spanish, Castilian punto (point), punta (point, tip, end).

Origin

Spanish

punta

Gloss

point, tip, end

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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