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puntero

leading

adjective noun poon-TEH-rroh Rare

Also means

pointer

Usage Note

Puntero as an adjective means 'leading' or 'cutting-edge' (tecnología puntera — cutting-edge technology; empresa puntera — leading company). As a noun it means a pointer — either the physical stick used to point at a board or the on-screen cursor. In sports it can refer to the team or athlete at the top of the standings.

Examples

"Es una empresa puntera en el sector tecnológico."

Natural Translation

It is a leading company in the technology sector.

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