point out

far notare, segnalare

Segnalare a qualcuno un fatto o dettaglio che potrebbe non aver notato.

In inglese semplice: To tell someone about a fact or detail that they may not have noticed.

• Please point out any mistakes.
• He pointed out that we were late.
• As you pointed out, the cheaper option may last longer.

Come si usa: point out that + clause (She pointed out that the door was open.); point something out to someone (I pointed the mistake out to him.)

Sinonimi: mention, note, draw attention to

Espressioni comuni: point out something, point out a mistake, point out that…

indicare, mostrare

Mostrare esattamente quale persona o cosa si intende, spesso indicandola con il dito.

In inglese semplice: To show someone exactly which person or thing you mean, often using your finger.

• Please point out your house.
• She pointed out a bird in the tree.
• Can you point him out in this photograph?

Come si usa: point someone/something out to someone (The guide pointed the old tower out to us.)

Sinonimi: indicate, identify, show

Espressioni comuni: point out something, point out someone, point out a bird