punta, f., point, tip, end, sharp point; ponerse de —, to stand on end.

puntiagudo, -a, sharp, pointed.

punto, m., point (of time or place), point, jot, moment, instant, matter, object; estar á — (de), to be ready (to); to be on the point of, be about to; — en boca, silence, hush; hasta el — de, up to the point of; until, till; al — y hora de, on the stroke of, at exactly; á — de la media noche, at midnight precisely; at exactly twelve o'clock at night; de —, see subir.

puñal, m., dagger, poniard.

puño, m., fist, cuff, wristband, hilt; como —s, as large as your fist.

pupila, f., eye, pupil, sight

purgar, to purify, atone, expiate, purge, clear away.

purisimo, -a, abs. super. of puro, very (or most) pure, purest, immaculate.

puro, -a, pure, mere; de — viejo, from sheer old age.

púrpura, f., purple, crimson.