destacarse in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for destacarse in the Spanish»English Dictionary

I.destacar VB trans

1. destacar (recalcar, subrayar):

destacar

to emphasize

destacar

to stress

destacó la gravedad de la situación

he underlined o stressed o emphasized the gravity of the situation

2. destacar ART:

destacar

to highlight

destacar

to bring out

3.1. destacar (enviar):

destacar tropas

to post

fueron destacados para defender el puente

they were detailed to defend the bridge

3.2. destacar periodista/fotógrafo:

destacar

to send

II.destacar VB intr

destacar

to stand out

el trabajo destaca por su originalidad

the work is remarkable for o stands out because of its originality

el marco hace destacar aún más la belleza del cuadro

the frame further enhances the beauty of the picture

destacó como autor teatral

he was an outstanding playwright

a lo lejos destacaba el campanario de la iglesia

the church tower stood out in the distance

nunca destacó como estudiante

he never excelled o shone as a student

destaca entre los de su edad por su estatura

he stands out from others of his age because of his height

III.destacarse VB vpr

destacarse → X

See also X

X, x [ˈekis] N f (the letter)

X

X

X

x

Translations for destacarse in the English»Spanish Dictionary

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stand out

destacar(se)

to be remarkable for sth

destacar(se) por algo

shine

destacar(se)

to shine at sth

destacar(se) en algo

the promotion gave her a chance to shine

el ascenso le dio la oportunidad de destacar(se) or de brillar

to be conspicuous for sth for bravery/loyalty

destacar(se) por algo

to distinguish oneself

destacarse

he came to the fore in the twenties

empezó a destacar(se) durante los años veinte

to stand out from/rise above the crowd

destacar(se)

to figure prominently

destacarse

score

destacar(se)

destacarse in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for destacarse in the English»Spanish Dictionary

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to stand out from the crowd fig

destacar(se)