destacar

Definitions of destacar
  1. verb
    illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
    synonyms: enfocar
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    type of:
    alumbrar, iluminar
    make lighter or brighter
  2. verb
    move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
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    antonyms:
    acomodar, mimetizar
    understate the importance or quality of
  3. verb
    be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
    synonyms: diferenciar, distinguir, distinguirse
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    types:
    caracterizar
    be characteristic of
    definir, determinar
    determine the nature of
    type of:
    calificar, caracterizar
    describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
  4. verb
    be highly noticeable
    synonyms: sobresalir
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    type of:
    parecer
    give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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