punctuate

US /ˈpʌŋk.tuː.eɪt/
UK /ˈpʌŋk.tuː.eɪt/
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1.

pontuar

insert punctuation marks in (text)

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Remember to punctuate your sentences correctly.
Lembre-se de pontuar suas frases corretamente.
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The editor carefully punctuated the manuscript.
O editor pontuou cuidadosamente o manuscrito.
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pontuar, interromper

occur at intervals throughout (a series of events or a period of time)

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His speech was punctuated by applause.
Seu discurso foi pontuado por aplausos.
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The silence was punctuated by the distant sound of church bells.
O silêncio era pontuado pelo som distante dos sinos da igreja.
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