No. 814 in Portuguese
ressalta
"Ressalta" means "stands out" or "emphasizes."
In a sentence
O professor ressalta a importância da leitura para a aprendizagem.
The teacher highlights the importance of reading for learning.
In this sentence, 'ressalta' is used to mean 'highlights' or 'emphasizes', showing that the teacher is pointing out the importance of reading.
O relatório ressalta a necessidade de mais investimento em infraestrutura.
The report emphasizes the need for more investment in infrastructure.
Here, 'ressalta' conveys the act of underlining or stressing a critical point mentioned in the report.
Ela ressalta que o prazo para a inscrição termina amanhã.
She underscores that the deadline for registration ends tomorrow.
In this context, 'ressalta' means 'underscores' or 'highlights', demonstrating that the speaker is drawing attention to the urgency of the deadline.
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