puntería
“puntería” means “aim” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
aim
Also: marksmanship, accuracy
📝 In Action
Tienes muy buena puntería con el arco.
A2You have very good aim with the bow.
Perdí la puntería después de tanto tiempo sin practicar.
B1I lost my aim after so much time without practicing.
El jugador de baloncesto demostró una puntería increíble.
B1The basketball player showed incredible accuracy.
timing
Also: luck
📝 In Action
¡Qué puntería! Justo cuando iba a salir, empezó a llover.
B2What timing! Just as I was about to leave, it started to rain.
Mi hermana siempre tiene puntería para encontrar las mejores ofertas.
B2My sister always has a knack for finding the best deals.
Tuvo la puntería de llegar cuando ya no quedaba comida.
C1He had the 'luck' to arrive when there was no food left.
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Words that translate to "puntería" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: puntería
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Derived from the Spanish word 'punto' (point), which comes from the Latin 'punctum' (a prick or a point). It evolved to describe the skill of directing something toward a specific point.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'puntería' for mental focus?
Not really. 'Puntería' is almost always physical (hitting a target) or situational (timing). For mental focus, use words like 'concentración'.
Is 'puntería' only for weapons?
No! You can use it for throwing a ball in basketball, playing marbles, or even throwing a crumpled piece of paper into a trash can.
Does it change if a man has the aim?
No, 'puntería' is always a feminine noun. You would say 'Él tiene buena puntería'.