fingertips

BrE /ˈfɪŋɡətɪps/ AmE /ˈfɪŋɡərtɪps/

noun en → es

1 BODY PARTS [plural] B1

the tips of your fingers

puntas de los dedos, yemas de los dedos

  • touch/feel something with one's fingertips

Collocations reach for something with your fingertips · sense of touch at the fingertips

  • She felt her way along the wall with her fingertips.

    Ella se deslizó a lo largo de la pared con las puntas de sus dedos.

2 METAPHOR [plural] C1

the limits of one's ability or knowledge

límites, extremos

  • reach/reach for something with one's fingertips

Collocations push the boundaries of your fingertips · explore the limits of your fingertips

  • He is pushing the boundaries of his knowledge.

    Él está explorando los límites de su conocimiento.