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“emphasize” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsorecalcar · remarcar · subrayar · enfatizar

Pronunciation

IPA/aθenˈtwaɾ/

Example

Durante la reunión, quiero acentuar la idea principal.

During the meeting, I want to emphasize the main idea.

Illustration for acentuar (emphasize)

How to say “emphasize” in Spanish

“Emphasize” in Spanish is acentuar.

A spotlight making a specific idea or trait stand out.

Full entry for acentuar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with acentuar

Con un gesto puedes acentuar la emoción en la conversación.

With a gesture you can intensify the emotion in the conversation.

Tips for using acentuar

  • Often used with a direct object (acentuar la idea, acentuar el contraste, acentuar rasgos) so follow it with the point or quality being emphasized.

Other Spanish words for “emphasize”

Quiero recalcar la importancia de esto.

I want to emphasize the importance of this.

Quiero remarcar la importancia de esto.

I want to emphasize the importance of this.

Quiero subrayar que esto es importante.

I want to emphasize that this is important.

Quiero enfatizar que esto es importante.

I want to emphasize that this is important.

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