English–Spanish

“emphatic” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/enˈfatiko/

Example

La profesora fue enfática al explicar la tarea.

The teacher was emphatic when explaining the homework.

Illustration for enfático (emphatic)

How to say “emphatic” in Spanish

“Emphatic” in Spanish is enfático.

A speaker stating a point with strong certainty.

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

Example sentences with enfático

Su tono enfático dejó claro que era importante.

His emphatic tone made it clear that it was important.

Tips for using enfático

  • Often used with verbs of speech (ser enfático, decir algo enfáticamente) to assert a point strongly, and it can sound forceful in polite or formal contexts so speakers may soften phrasing.

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