What does "puntilla" mean in English?

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Spanish

puntilla

English

lace

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Alternative translations of "puntilla"

nail
tip
edge
point

Examples of how to use "puntilla" in Spanish

Spanish
El vestido tenía una puntilla delicada.
English
The dress had a delicate lace trim.
Spanish
La puntilla del vestido es blanca.
English
The lace trim of the dress is white.
Spanish
Compré puntillas frescas para la cena.
English
I bought fresh lace trims for dinner.
Spanish
Se cortó con la puntilla en la cocina.
English
He cut himself on the lace trim in the kitchen.
Spanish
Ella cosió la puntilla en la sábana.
English
She sewed the lace trim onto the sheet.

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El vestido tenía una puntilla delicada.

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