Example: Estudió mucho hasta el punto de cansarse demasiado.
Definition
"Hasta el punto de" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that an action or situation reaches a certain extreme or limit, often implying a consequence or effect. For example, studying so much "hasta el punto de" becoming overly tired.
Translations
to the point of
tot het punt dat
fins al punt de
au point de
bis zu dem Punkt
Etymology
The phrase "hasta el punto de" literally translates as 'up to the point of' in English. It combines 'hasta' meaning 'until' or 'up to,' with 'el punto' meaning 'the point,' and 'de' meaning 'of.' Its usage conveys reaching a specific limit or degree, making it a clear and practical expression in Spanish.
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"Hasta el punto de" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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