1. Plural of punto; points awarded in a game, competition, or scoring system.
Usage: Spanish loanword; used in English primarily in sports and gaming contexts
2. In Spanish-speaking contexts, dots or periods used in writing or notation.
Usage: Less common in English; primarily appears in bilingual or cultural contexts

Examples

• She earned 50 puntos in the tournament.
• The team accumulated enough puntos to win the championship.
• He scored the most puntos in the final match.
• Players compete for puntos in this card game.
• The leaderboard displays each competitor's puntos.