Punto de referencia is a noun phrase in Spanish.
/pun.to ðe re.fe.ɾen.θja/ (Castilian Spanish)
/pun.to də re.feˈɾɛn.sja/ (Latin American Spanish)
Punto de referencia refers to a specific point or position that is used as a basis for comparison, orientation, or to identify location. It is commonly used in both geographical contexts, such as mapping and navigation, as well as metaphorical contexts, such as establishing standards or benchmarks in various fields.
The phrase is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, especially in formal writing, discussions about navigation, or in academic discourse.
El punto de referencia más cercano es la estación de tren.
The nearest reference point is the train station.
Usamos un punto de referencia para evaluar el progreso del proyecto.
We use a reference point to evaluate the progress of the project.
Sin un punto de referencia claro, es difícil encontrar el camino.
Without a clear reference point, it is difficult to find the way.
While punto de referencia is a straightforward term, it is often used in various idiomatic expressions. Here are some examples:
Establecer un punto de referencia para el éxito es esencial.
Establishing a reference point for success is essential.
Los expertos acordaron un punto de referencia para la evaluación del clima.
The experts agreed on a reference point for climate assessment.
El nuevo diseño es un punto de referencia en la arquitectura moderna.
The new design is a reference point in modern architecture.
En la discusión, aportaron varios puntos de referencia para entender el tema.
In the discussion, they provided several reference points to understand the topic.
The term punto de referencia is composed of the word punto, meaning "point," which has Latin origins from punctum, and referencia, derived from the Latin word referentia, meaning "reference." The combination suggests a point from which something can be referenced or assessed.
Synonyms:
- Referente
- Indicador
- Marca de referencia
Antonyms:
- Desviación (deviation)
- Desconocimiento (unfamiliarity)
- Ausencia de referencia (absence of reference)