What does Bater ponto mean?

Marcar presença no trabalho (Clock in at work) For example: "Tens que bater ponto cedo (You have to clock in early)"

Where does the slang word Bater ponto come from?

Bater ponto is a slang term from Mozambique. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mozambique and across Africa.

Bater ponto

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Bater ponto definition 1

Marcar presença no trabalho (Clock in at work)

"Tens que bater ponto cedo (You have to clock in early)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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