La puntuación
Example: La puntuación en el examen fue muy alta.
Definition
"La puntuación" refers to the score or number of points awarded in a test, game, or competition. It indicates the level of achievement or performance, such as in the example phrase, where the exam score was very high.
Etymology
The term "la puntuación" comes from the Spanish word "punto," meaning "point," combined with the suffix "-ción," which forms nouns indicating an action or result. It literally means the act or result of assigning points. Did you know? The root "punto" originally referred to a dot or mark used in writing or music, which evolved to mean a point value.
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"La puntuación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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