Portuguese

Noun

apontamento m (plural apontamentos)

1. the act of sharpening something into a point

   O lápis quebrou durante seu apontamento.‎

   The pencil broke during its sharpening.

2. appointment (act of appointing)

   O apontamento do novo presidente ocorrerá hoje.‎

   The new president’s appointment will occur today.

3. the act of pointing towards something

   Há quem se ofenda pelo apontamento do indicador.‎

   There are some who are offended by the pointing of the index finger.

4. (chiefly in the plural) note; minute (short written record)

Synonyms

• (act of pointing): apontação
• (note): anotação

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