No. 387 in Portuguese
destaca
"Destaca" means "stands out" or "emphasizes."
In a sentence
O aluno destaca a importância da prática diária.
The student emphasizes the importance of daily practice.
In this context, 'destaca' means to emphasize or highlight, signaling the act of underlining or bringing attention to a particular aspect or subject.
A nova cor da parede destaca o quadro antigo.
The new wall color highlights the old painting.
Here, 'destaca' implies enhancing or bringing out a contrast, where the new color serves to set off the older painting, making it stand out more prominently.
O relatório destaca os principais desafios enfrentados pela empresa.
The report outlines the main challenges faced by the company.
In this instance, 'destaca' points to underlining or specifying crucial points presented within a document or communication.
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