No. 5,839 in Spanish
subrayar
To underline or emphasize.
In a sentence
Es importante subrayar la relevancia de este tema en el debate.
It is important to underline the relevance of this topic in the debate.
The word 'subrayar' is used figuratively to emphasize the importance of something in a discussion.
Subrayé las frases clave del texto para facilitar su estudio.
I underlined the key sentences of the text to make its study easier.
The word 'subrayar' is used literally to refer to the action of drawing lines beneath text for identification.
El profesor subrayó la necesidad de seguir las instrucciones con atención.
The teacher emphasized the necessity of following the instructions carefully.
In this context, 'subrayar' is used metaphorically to stress the importance of a certain behavior or action.
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