Estar a punto de
Example: Estoy a punto de salir para la escuela ahora mismo.
Definition
"Estar a punto de" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that someone is about to do something very soon, typically within moments. For example, "Estoy a punto de salir para la escuela ahora mismo" means the person is just about to leave for school right now.
Etymology
The phrase "estar a punto de" combines the verb "estar" (to be) with "a punto de," which literally means "at the point of." It conveys the idea of being on the verge or brink of an action. This construction has been used in Spanish for centuries to express imminence.
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"Estar a punto de" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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