Spanish Conversation · Level 185
15 words
Spanish word
destacable
Pronunciation
IPA/destaˈkaβle/
Meaning
- adjectivenoticeable
Example
Tu esfuerzo es destacable.
Your effort is noticeable.
More examples
Resulta destacable que hayas aprendido tanto.
It is notable that you have learned so much.
Core concept
A feature that draws attention within a group.
Common phrases
resulta destacable
be notable
un resultado destacable
a notable result
una contribución destacable
a notable contribution
Similar words
destacado: Appears prominently within a scene or group, visibly standing out.
notable: Easily noticed on closer inspection because of a clear distinguishing trait.
llamativo: Attracts strong attention through a striking appearance, color, or design.
Definition in Spanish
Que merece atención porque sobresale en alguna cualidad respecto a otros.
Word origin
From Spanish destacar 'to make stand out' plus the adjectival suffix -able, originally 'able to be highlighted' and thus 'worthy of attention'.
Usage tips
- Spanish often uses es destacable to give a brief evaluation, and destacable typically describes a quality or aspect while destacado more often labels a prominent person or thing.
Other meanings
- significantadjective
Opposites
- irrelevanteirrelevantadjective
Related words
- destacadonotableadjective