Spanish word

recalcar

Pronunciation

IPA/rekalˈkaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbemphasize

Example

Quiero recalcar la importancia de esto.

I want to emphasize the importance of this.

Illustration for recalcar (emphasize)

More examples

En la reunión, ella recalcó que el plazo no se puede cambiar.

At the meeting, she emphasized that the deadline cannot be changed.

Core concept

A bolded sentence circled to draw attention.

Common phrases

  • recalcar un punto

    emphasize a point

  • recalcar el hecho

    emphasize the fact

Similar words

hacer hincapié: Places special emphasis on a particular point as especially important.
enfatizar: Expresses in words that something is important with clear force.
destacar: Makes something stand out so it becomes prominent and draws attention.
subrayar: Draws a line under text to indicate a key or important passage.

Definition in Spanish

Comunicar algo con énfasis para que nadie lo pase por alto.

Word origin

It comes from re- 'again' plus calcar (Latin calcare 'to press'), literally 'press again' and figuratively 'make a point stand out when speaking'.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, recalcar carries a tone of insistence, so speakers choose mencionar or destacar when they want a milder reference.

Other meanings

  • reiterateverb
  • underlineverb

Opposites

  • subestimarunderestimateverb

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