resaltar
Meanings
Verb
1. to emphasize, to highlight (transitive, intransitive)
2. to bounce (intransitive)
3. to chip off, to break off (intransitive)
4. to stick out, to jut out (to protrude, to extend beyond) (intransitive)
5. to stand out, to stick out (to be extraordinary) (intransitive)
Examples8
A ella le gusta resaltar.
She is very fond of standing out.
Él está abocado a resaltar tus errores.
He's bound to notice your mistake.
El vestido resaltaba sus curvas.
The dress accentuated their curves.
La cicatriz en su frente resalta.
The scar on her forehead stands out.
La falta de armonía entre los colores hace que esta pintura resalte.
The lack of harmony between colors makes this painting stand out.
El azul de los ojos de ella resalta sobre su piel ligeramente oscura.
The blue of her eyes stands out against her rather dark skin.