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“stand out” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoresaltar

Pronunciation

IPA/destaˈkaɾ/

Example

En el grupo, destaca por su sonrisa.

In the group, he stands out for his smile.

Illustration for destacar (stand out)

How to say “stand out” in Spanish

“Stand out” in Spanish is destacar.

A bright spotlight on one performer in an otherwise dark stage.

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

Example sentences with destacar

En la foto, destacó el color del cielo.

In the photo, the color of the sky stood out.

Tips for using destacar

  • When giving the cause, Spanish typically pairs destacar por + reason, while destacar en commonly pairs with a field or subject to indicate strong performance there.

Other Spanish words for “stand out”

En la fiesta, su vestido resalta por su color.

At the party, her dress stands out for its color.

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