Spanish Conversation · Level 133
44 words
Spanish word
realzar
Pronunciation
IPA/realˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbflatter
Example
Ese vestido realza tu figura.
That dress flatters your figure.
More examples
La iluminación realza los colores de la pintura.
The lighting highlights the colors of the painting.
Core concept
Making a feature appear enhanced and more noticeable.
Common phrases
realzar la importancia
highlight the importance
realzar la belleza
highlight the beauty
realzar el sabor
highlight the flavor
Similar words
resaltar: Emphasizes a specific part to make it visually stand out.
destacar: Draws attention to something so it becomes a clear focus.
acentuar: Strengthens a trait to make its characteristics more apparent.
potenciar: Boosts an effect or impression to make something seem more attractive.
Definition in Spanish
Significa hacer que algo destaque o mejore su aspecto o importancia al enfatizar sus cualidades.
Word origin
Derived from re- combined with alzar 'to lift' (alzar derives from Latin altus 'high'), giving the sense of lifting a trait to improve its appearance.
Usage tips
- English flatter matches realzar when it means making someone or something look better, but flatter as praise does not always translate to realzar.