A1
Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To be on the verge of doing something very soon.
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Cultural Background
Used frequently in social settings to indicate you are leaving the house. Often used with 'ya' for emphasis.
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Don't forget 'de'
Always include 'de' before the verb.
Meaning
To be on the verge of doing something very soon.
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Don't forget 'de'
Always include 'de' before the verb.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Estoy a punto ___ salir.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: de
The phrase is always 'a punto de'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
A1
Estoy a punto ___ salir.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: de
The phrase is always 'a punto de'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, 'Estuve a punto de' means 'I was about to'.
Related Phrases
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estar por
similarto be in favor of or about to
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