apontar

Senses

1. 1.

   to point (at/to)

   to indicate direction or location with a finger, hand, or object

2. 2.

   to point out, to indicate

   to draw attention to something, to mention or identify

3. 3.

   to sharpen

   to make a pencil or similar object pointed

4. 4.

   to show, to suggest

   to indicate evidence or trends pointing toward a conclusion

Examples

• "Ele apontou para o prédio onde mora."

  He pointed to the building where he lives.

• "O estudo aponta que a economia vai melhorar no próximo ano."

  The study indicates that the economy will improve next year.

• "Preciso apontar este lápis antes da prova."

  I need to sharpen this pencil before the test.

Usage

Common verb with multiple meanings. Use "apontar para" when pointing at something physically. "Apontar que" introduces a clause when indicating/showing evidence. Regional note: "apontar" for sharpening pencils is standard in Brazil; Portugal typically uses "afiar."