Spanish Conversation · Level 109
60 words
Spanish word
remarcar
Pronunciation
IPA/remaɾˈkaɾ/
Meaning
- verbemphasize
Example
Quiero remarcar la importancia de esto.
I want to emphasize the importance of this.
More examples
En el correo, quiero remarcar el punto más urgente.
In the email, I want to emphasize the most urgent point.
Core concept
An underlined phrase in a paragraph.
Common phrases
remarcar la importancia
emphasize the importance
remarcar un punto
emphasize a point
remarcar los puntos clave
emphasize the key points
Similar words
destacar: Presents a point as notable or significant so it stands out.
resaltar: Accentuates color, wording, or detail to make it visually or verbally striking.
enfatizar: Uses stronger phrasing or stress to convey clear importance.
recalcar: Emphasizes a point through repetition to make it more memorable.
Definition in Spanish
Subrayar o señalar con intención de destacar un punto concreto en el discurso.
Word origin
From prefix re- plus marcar 'to mark', with marcar from Latin marcāre 'to mark', so originally 'mark strongly'.
Usage tips
- False friend with English remark: remarcar means to stress or highlight a point, not merely to make a comment.