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Linguistica - Punctuation

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alla punteggiatura come "apostrofo", "due punti" e "punti di sospensione".

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ampersand
[sostantivo]

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

segno &

segno &

Ex: When writing formal documents , it 's best to avoid using the ampersand in favor of spelling out the word " and . "Quando si scrivono documenti formali, è meglio evitare di usare **l'ampersand** a favore della scrittura della parola "e".
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apostrophe
[sostantivo]

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

apostrofo

apostrofo

Ex: His essay had multiple errors in the use of apostrophes.Il suo saggio conteneva diversi errori nell'uso degli **apostrofi**.
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asterisk
[sostantivo]

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

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backslash
[sostantivo]

the symbol (\), used in some computer commands

barra inversa

barra inversa

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brace
[sostantivo]

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

tutore

tutore

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bracket
[sostantivo]

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

parentesi

parentesi

Ex: In sports tournaments , brackets [ ] are used to display match-ups and progressions of teams or players throughout the competition .Nei tornei sportivi, le **parentesi quadre** [ ] vengono utilizzate per visualizzare gli incontri e le progressioni delle squadre o dei giocatori durante la competizione.
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bullet point
[sostantivo]

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

punto elenco

punto elenco

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colon
[sostantivo]

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

due punti

due punti

Ex: When writing a formal letter , use a colon after the salutation : ' Dear Hiring Manager : I am writing to apply for the position . 'Quando si scrive una lettera formale, usare **due punti** dopo il saluto: 'Gentile Responsabile delle Assunzioni: Scrivo per candidarmi alla posizione.'
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comma
[sostantivo]

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

virgola

virgola

Ex: Using a comma correctly can significantly enhance the flow of your writing .Usare una **virgola** correttamente può migliorare significativamente il flusso della tua scrittura.
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dash
[sostantivo]

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

trattino

trattino

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ditto
[sostantivo]

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

citazione

citazione

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dot
[sostantivo]

a small, round mark or spot

punto

punto

Ex: There was a dot of ink on his shirt from the pen .C'era un **punto** di inchiostro sulla sua camicia dalla penna.
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hyphen
[sostantivo]

a small line used to connect words or parts of words

trattino

trattino

Ex: She carefully placed a hyphen between the syllables of the word ' co-operate ' to show that it is pronounced as two separate units .Ha posizionato con cura un **trattino** tra le sillabe della parola 'co-operare' per mostrare che si pronuncia come due unità separate.
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mark
[sostantivo]

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

marchio

marchio

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period
[sostantivo]

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

punto

punto

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parenthesis
[sostantivo]

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

parentesi

parentesi

Ex: The sentence was interrupted by a thought in parenthesis ( a common occurrence in informal writing ) .La frase è stata interrotta da un pensiero tra **parentesi** (un evento comune nella scrittura informale).
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point
[sostantivo]

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 .Il libro era pieno di **punti** per segnare chiaramente la fine delle frasi.
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pound sign
[sostantivo]

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

segno di libbra

segno di libbra

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punctuation mark
[sostantivo]

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

segno di punteggiatura

segno di punteggiatura

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question mark
[sostantivo]

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

punto interrogativo

punto interrogativo

Ex: The editor noticed a missing question mark in the document and made the correction .L'editore ha notato un **punto interrogativo** mancante nel documento e ha apportato la correzione.
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quotation mark
[sostantivo]

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

virgoletta

virgoletta

Ex: The book 's dialogue was set off by quotation marks for clarity .Il dialogo del libro era delimitato da **virgolette** per chiarezza.
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quote
[sostantivo]

(plural) another way of saying quotation marks

citazione

citazione

Ex: The novelist included quotes from historical figures to add authenticity to the narrative .Il romanziere ha incluso **citazioni** di personaggi storici per aggiungere autenticità alla narrazione.
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semicolon
[sostantivo]

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 e virgola

punto e virgola

Ex: The semicolon is a versatile punctuation mark : it can link independent clauses and organize detailed lists .Il **punto e virgola** è un segno di punteggiatura versatile: può collegare proposizioni indipendenti e organizzare elenchi dettagliati.
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slash
[sostantivo]

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

barra

barra

Ex: The phrase " his / her " uses a slash to indicate either a male or female gender pronoun .La frase "suo/sua" utilizza una **barra obliqua** per indicare un pronome di genere maschile o femminile.
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hyphenation
[sostantivo]

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

sillabazione, trattino

sillabazione, trattino

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double dagger
[sostantivo]

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

doppio obelisco, doppio pugnale

doppio obelisco, doppio pugnale

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bullet operator
[sostantivo]

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

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section sign
[sostantivo]

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

segno di sezione, simbolo di sezione

segno di sezione, simbolo di sezione

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guillemet
[sostantivo]

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

virgolette angolari

virgolette angolari

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ampersat
[sostantivo]

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

chiocciola, simbolo della chiocciola

chiocciola, simbolo della chiocciola

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caret symbol
[sostantivo]

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

simbolo caret, simbolo di inserimento

simbolo caret, simbolo di inserimento

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interpunct
[sostantivo]

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 mediano, punto di interpunzione

punto mediano, punto di interpunzione

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ellipsis
[sostantivo]

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

puntini di sospensione, ellissi

puntini di sospensione, ellissi

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emoticon
[sostantivo]

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

emoticon

emoticon

Ex: The use of emoticons in text messaging has become a popular way to enhance communication and convey tone .L'uso delle **emoticon** nei messaggi di testo è diventato un modo popolare per migliorare la comunicazione e trasmettere il tono.
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interrobang
[sostantivo]

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, punto interrogativo ed esclamativo combinati

interrobang, punto interrogativo ed esclamativo combinati

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en dash
[sostantivo]

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

trattino en, lineetta

trattino en, lineetta

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em dash
[sostantivo]

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

lineetta emme, trattino lungo

lineetta emme, trattino lungo

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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

virgola parentetica, virgola incidentale

virgola parentetica, virgola incidentale

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serial comma
[sostantivo]

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

virgola seriale, virgola di Oxford

virgola seriale, virgola di Oxford

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

virgoletta, virgolette doppie

virgoletta, virgolette doppie

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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

virgoletta singola, apostrofo

virgoletta singola, apostrofo

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dagger
[sostantivo]

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, croce

obelisco, croce

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exclamation point
[sostantivo]

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

punto esclamativo

punto esclamativo

Ex: He was advised to remove the exclamation point from his report for a more professional tone .Gli è stato consigliato di rimuovere il **punto esclamativo** dal suo rapporto per un tono più professionale.
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pilcrow
[sostantivo]

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

segno di paragrafo, pilcrow

segno di paragrafo, pilcrow

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