No. 6,898 in Spanish
destaco
"I stand out" or "I highlight."
In a sentence
Yo destaco por mi habilidad en matemáticas.
I stand out for my skill in mathematics.
Here, 'destaco' is used reflexively, indicating the subject distinguishes themselves for a particular trait or ability.
Siempre destaco la importancia de la honestidad.
I always emphasize the importance of honesty.
In this context, 'destaco' is a transitive verb, meaning the subject is highlighting or pointing out the value of something.
Ella se destaco entre los competidores por su talento.
She stood out among the competitors for her talent.
'Se destacó' is used reflexively in past tense, showing an individual distinguished themselves within a group.
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