No. 1,700 in Spanish
subraya
"Subraya" means "underline" or "emphasize."
In a sentence
La frase del texto realmente subraya la importancia de la empatía.
The phrase in the text really underscores the importance of empathy.
Here, 'subraya' is used figuratively to mean 'highlight' or 'emphasize', pointing out the significance of empathy.
Por favor, subraya con color amarillo las palabras clave para destacarlas.
Please underline the key words with yellow color to emphasize them.
In this case, 'subraya' is used in its literal sense, referring to the action of marking or underlining text to highlight specific parts.
La profesora subraya que el esfuerzo y la dedicación son esenciales para tener éxito.
The teacher emphasizes that effort and dedication are essential to succeed.
Here, 'subraya' is figuratively indicating that the teacher is stressing or calling attention to the importance of effort and dedication.
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