destacar
stand out · highlight · stands out
Llamar la atención o ser más visible o importante que los demás.
The Spanish verb "destacar" has several related meanings in English. Here's an explanation:
Meaning
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To highlight or emphasize
- It means to give special importance or prominence to something.
- Example: Quiero destacar los puntos principales del informe
(I want to highlight the main points of the report.)
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To stand out or be prominent
- It can mean to be noticeable or distinguished compared to others.
- Example: Ella destaca por su inteligencia
(She stands out because of her intelligence.)
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To detach or separate something
- In a more literal sense, it can mean to separate or take out something from a group or batch.
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To assign or station someone
- In some contexts like the military or work, it can mean to send or assign someone to a particular post or duty.
Word parts
- The root comes from "estar" (to be) combined with the prefix "des-" which often indicates separation or highlighting.
Synonyms
- To highlight: enfatizar, resaltar, subrayar, evidenciar
- To stand out: sobresalir, distinguirse
- To assign: destinar, enviar, asignar
Antonyms
- To downplay, ignore: minimizar, ignorar, ocultar
- To blend in (not stand out): pasar desapercibido, mezclarse
In summary, "destacar" is a versatile verb generally related to emphasizing, standing out, or assigning, depending on the context.
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Examples
Ella quiere destacar en su trabajo.verb
She wants to stand out at her job.
Es importante destacar los puntos más importantes en la reunión.verb
It is important to highlight the most important points in the meeting.
Juan destacó en su clase por participar mucho.verb
Juan stood out in his class for participating a lot.
Ella logró destacar en el grupo gracias a su esfuerzo.verb
She managed to stand out in the group thanks to her effort.
Juan destaca en su clase.verb
Juan stands out in his class.
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