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Lingüística - Punctuation

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la puntuación como "apóstrofe", "dos puntos" y "puntos suspensivos".

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ampersand
[Sustantivo]

the symbol & used in writing to signify the word 'and'

signo &, ampersand

signo &, ampersand

Ex: When writing formal documents , it 's best to avoid using the ampersand in favor of spelling out the word " and . "Al escribir documentos formales, es mejor evitar el uso del **ampersand** en favor de escribir la palabra "y".
apostrophe
[Sustantivo]

the symbol ' used in writing to show possession or omission of letters or numbers

apóstrofo

apóstrofo

Ex: His essay had multiple errors in the use of apostrophes.Su ensayo tenía múltiples errores en el uso de los **apóstrofos**.
asterisk
[Sustantivo]

the symbol * used in writing or printing to show that there is more information about something in the footnote or as an indication of importance or omission

asterisco

asterisco

backslash
[Sustantivo]

the symbol (\), used in some computer commands

barra invertida, barra inversa

barra invertida, barra inversa

brace
[Sustantivo]

either of the two symbols { } used especially in mathematics or computing to show that the items within are connected together

llave

llave

bracket
[Sustantivo]

each of the two symbols [ ] used to indicate that the enclosed numbers or words should be considered separately

corchete

corchete

Ex: In sports tournaments , brackets [ ] are used to display match-ups and progressions of teams or players throughout the competition .En los torneos deportivos, los **corchetes** [ ] se utilizan para mostrar los enfrentamientos y las progresiones de los equipos o jugadores durante la competición.
bullet point
[Sustantivo]

any of the various items in a list that are marked by a circle, square, diamond, etc. to indicate importance; the printed symbol is also called a bullet point

viñeta

viñeta

colon
[Sustantivo]

the punctuation mark : used to introduce a quotation, explanation, or list of items

dos puntos

dos puntos

Ex: When writing a formal letter , use a colon after the salutation : ' Dear Hiring Manager : I am writing to apply for the position . 'Al escribir una carta formal, use **dos puntos** después del saludo: 'Estimado Gerente de Contratación: Le escribo para solicitar el puesto.'
comma
[Sustantivo]

the mark , used to separate items in a list or indicate a pause in a sentence

coma

coma

Ex: Using a comma correctly can significantly enhance the flow of your writing .Usar una **coma** correctamente puede mejorar significativamente el flujo de tu escritura.
dash
[Sustantivo]

the punctuation mark - used in writing to separate parts of a sentence, instead of a colon or brackets

guion

guion

ditto
[Sustantivo]

the symbol〃used under a word in a list to show that it is repeated and to avoid writing it down again

comillas

comillas

dot
[Sustantivo]

a small, round mark or spot

punto

punto

Ex: There was a dot of ink on his shirt from the pen .Había un **punto** de tinta en su camisa del bolígrafo.
hyphen
[Sustantivo]

a small line used to connect words or parts of words

guion

guion

Ex: She carefully placed a hyphen between the syllables of the word ' co-operate ' to show that it is pronounced as two separate units .Ella colocó cuidadosamente un **guión** entre las sílabas de la palabra 'cooperar' para mostrar que se pronuncia como dos unidades separadas.
mark
[Sustantivo]

a symbol used in writing or in print that signifies or is a record of something

marca

marca

period
[Sustantivo]

the symbol . used to mark the end of a sentence or an abbreviation

punto

punto

parenthesis
[Sustantivo]

either of the symbols ( ) used in writing to enclose extra information that is given or to group a symbolic unit in logic or mathematics

paréntesis

paréntesis

Ex: The sentence was interrupted by a thought in parenthesis ( a common occurrence in informal writing ) .La frase fue interrumpida por un pensamiento entre **paréntesis** (un suceso común en la escritura informal).
point
[Sustantivo]

the punctuation mark . used to indicate that a sentence or an abbreviation is ended

punto

punto

Ex: The book was filled with points to clearly mark the ends of sentences .El libro estaba lleno de **puntos** para marcar claramente los finales de las oraciones.
pound sign
[Sustantivo]

the symbol £ used in writing or printing to represent the British unit of currency

símbolo libra

símbolo libra

punctuation mark
[Sustantivo]

any mark such as a period, comma, brackets, etc., used in writing to divide phrases and sentences and to make them clearly understood

signo de puntuación

signo de puntuación

question mark
[Sustantivo]

the mark ? used at the end of a sentence to show that it is a question

signo de interrogación

signo de interrogación

Ex: The editor noticed a missing question mark in the document and made the correction .El editor notó que faltaba un **signo de interrogación** en el documento e hizo la corrección.
quotation mark
[Sustantivo]

either of the symbols " " or ' ' used before and after a word or words to indicate the beginning and the end of a title or quoted remark, or to mark a jargon

comillas

comillas

Ex: The book 's dialogue was set off by quotation marks for clarity .El diálogo del libro estaba delimitado por **comillas** para mayor claridad.
quote
[Sustantivo]

(plural) another way of saying quotation marks

comillas

comillas

Ex: The novelist included quotes from historical figures to add authenticity to the narrative .El novelista incluyó **citas** de figuras históricas para añadir autenticidad a la narrativa.
semicolon
[Sustantivo]

the punctuation mark ; used to separate the items in a list or to indicate a pause between two main clauses in a compound sentence

punto y coma

punto y coma

Ex: The semicolon is a versatile punctuation mark : it can link independent clauses and organize detailed lists .El **punto y coma** es un signo de puntuación versátil: puede vincular cláusulas independientes y organizar listas detalladas.
slash
[Sustantivo]

the symbol / used in print or writing to indicate alternatives or fractions, etc.

barra, barra oblicua

barra, barra oblicua

Ex: The phrase " his / her " uses a slash to indicate either a male or female gender pronoun .La frase "su" utiliza una **barra oblicua** para indicar un pronombre de género masculino o femenino.
hyphenation
[Sustantivo]

the use of hyphens to connect syllables or words together for clarity or to form compound words

guionado, división silábica

guionado, división silábica

double dagger
[Sustantivo]

a punctuation symbol used to indicate additional information or a footnote reference in written text

doble daga, doble cruz

doble daga, doble cruz

bullet operator
[Sustantivo]

a typographical symbol (∙) used primarily in mathematics and technical notation to represent a binary operation such as multiplication

section sign
[Sustantivo]

a typographical symbol used to indicate a specific section or division within a document, often used in legal or academic contexts to reference a particular part or topic

signo de sección, símbolo de sección

signo de sección, símbolo de sección

guillemet
[Sustantivo]

a single typographical symbol, either the opening or closing angle quotation mark (« or ») used in various languages to indicate quotations or enclose text with a special meaning

comilla angular

comilla angular

ampersat
[Sustantivo]

the symbol @, that is used in email addresses and other forms of electronic communication

arroba, símbolo de arroba

arroba, símbolo de arroba

caret symbol
[Sustantivo]

a small, V-shaped symbol often used in mathematics and computer programming to indicate exponentiation, bitwise XOR operations, or to mark insertions or corrections in text

símbolo de intercalación, símbolo caret

símbolo de intercalación, símbolo caret

interpunct
[Sustantivo]

a punctuation mark that consists of a small dot used to separate or clarify elements within a sentence, such as in decimal numbers, abbreviations, or to indicate word boundaries in some languages

punto intermedio, punto de interpunción

punto intermedio, punto de interpunción

ellipsis
[Sustantivo]

a punctuation mark consisting of three dots that indicates the omission of words or a pause in speech, often used to create suspense, indicate trailing off, or show incomplete thoughts in writing

puntos suspensivos, elipsis

puntos suspensivos, elipsis

emoticon
[Sustantivo]

a sign formed by keyboard characters to show the tone of a message or its sender's facial expression, used on social media or in text messages

emoticón, emoticono

emoticón, emoticono

Ex: The use of emoticons in text messaging has become a popular way to enhance communication and convey tone .El uso de **emoticonos** en los mensajes de texto se ha convertido en una forma popular de mejorar la comunicación y transmitir el tono.
interrobang
[Sustantivo]

a punctuation mark that combines the question mark and exclamation mark, used to express a mixture of surprise and inquiry, or to convey a rhetorical question with emphasis

interrobang, signo de interrogación y exclamación combinados

interrobang, signo de interrogación y exclamación combinados

en dash
[Sustantivo]

a punctuation mark that is slightly longer than a hyphen (-) and is used to indicate a range or connection between two elements, such as dates, times, or numbers, it is also used to show contrast or connection between words or phrases

guion medio, raya corta

guion medio, raya corta

em dash
[Sustantivo]

a punctuation mark that is longer than both a hyphen (-) and an en dash (–)

raya, guión largo

raya, guión largo

a punctuation mark used to set off nonessential or supplementary information within a sentence, indicating a slight pause or separation of the parenthetical element from the rest of the sentence

coma parentética, coma incidental

coma parentética, coma incidental

serial comma
[Sustantivo]

a comma used before the conjunction, usually "and" or "or", in a list of three or more items, providing clarity and avoiding ambiguity

coma serial, coma de Oxford

coma serial, coma de Oxford

a punctuation mark consisting of two parallel horizontal lines used to enclose quoted or cited material

comilla, comilla doble

comilla, comilla doble

a punctuation mark consisting of a curved or slanted line used to enclose quoted or cited material within a larger quotation or to indicate a word or phrase as being ironic, unconventional, or used in a specialized sense

comilla simple, apóstrofo

comilla simple, apóstrofo

dagger
[Sustantivo]

a typographical symbol resembling a cross or plus sign (+) that is often used to indicate a footnote or reference in written or printed text

obelisco, cruz

obelisco, cruz

exclamation point
[Sustantivo]

the mark ! used after a sentence to indicate excitement, surprise, etc.

signo de exclamación, signo de admiración

signo de exclamación, signo de admiración

Ex: He was advised to remove the exclamation point from his report for a more professional tone .Se le aconsejó que eliminara el **signo de exclamación** de su informe para un tono más profesional.
pilcrow
[Sustantivo]

a typographical symbol that resembles a backward-facing "P" (¶)

calderón, párrafo

calderón, párrafo

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