Usages of estar a punto de
El atleta está a punto de competir en el campeonato.
The athlete is about to compete in the championship.
La atleta está a punto de superar el récord.
The athlete is about to break the record.
El árbitro tenía el silbato en la mano y estaba a punto de empezar.
The referee had the whistle in his hand and was about to start.
No habléis ahora, están a punto de correr en la pista.
Do not speak now, they are about to run on the track.
La chica está a punto de conseguir un récord increíble.
The girl is about to achieve an incredible record.
Estaba a punto de salir, pero el catálogo todavía no había llegado.
I was about to leave, but the catalogue had not yet arrived.
Estábamos a punto de abrir la puerta, pero todavía no habíais colocado el marco.
We were about to open the door, but you guys had not yet placed the frame.
La deportista está a punto de ganar la medalla.
The sportswoman is about to win the medal.
El futbolista está a punto de marcar un gol.
The footballer is about to score a goal.
El equipo está a punto de ganar el campeonato.
The team is about to win the championship.
El portero está a punto de coger el balón.
The goalkeeper is about to catch the ball.
La pastelería está a punto de abrir.
The cake shop is about to open.
Estábamos a punto de llegar al hotel cuando el coche pinchó.
We were about to arrive at the hotel when the car got a flat tire.
La conductora estaba a punto de limpiar el parabrisas con un trapo.
The driver was about to clean the windshield with a rag.
Estaban a punto de remolcar la furgoneta ayer.
They were about to tow the van yesterday.
Estábamos a punto de instalar el repuesto ayer.
We were about to install the spare part yesterday.
Elon.io is an online learning platform
We have an entire course teaching Spanish (Spain) grammar and vocabulary.