No. 454 in Catalan

destaca

"Destaca" means "stands out" or "highlights."

In a sentence

L'artista destaca per la seva originalitat.
The artist stands out for their originality.
Here, 'destaca' conveys the idea of standing out or being distinguished due to uniqueness or an attribute.
Aquest edifici destaca en l'horitzó urbà.
This building stands out in the urban skyline.
In this sentence, 'destaca' is used to describe a visual prominence or distinctiveness of the building.
El professor destaca la importància de practicar cada dia.
The teacher highlights the importance of daily practice.
Here, 'destaca' is used to mean emphasizing or drawing attention to a subject or concept.

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