Spanish word

subrayar

Pronunciation

IPA/suβraˈʝaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbemphasize

Example

Quiero subrayar que esto es importante.

I want to emphasize that this is important.

Illustration for subrayar (emphasize)

More examples

Es necesario subrayar la importancia de la comunicación diaria.

It is necessary to emphasize the importance of daily communication.

Core concept

A paragraph with one phrase highlighted by a dark underline.

Common phrases

  • subrayar la importancia

    emphasize the importance

  • subrayar un punto

    emphasize a point

Similar words

enfatizar: Stresses a point through stronger wording or vocal emphasis to signal its importance.
destacar: Makes a point clearly noticeable or prominent so it draws attention.
recalcar: Repeats the same idea or phrase to insist on its importance.
resaltar: Makes text or elements visually stand out using color, highlighting, or bolding.

Definition in Spanish

Señalar algo como importante para atraer la atención, frecuentemente marcándolo con una línea o con palabras.

Word origin

Formed from sub- 'under' and rayar 'to scratch or mark with lines', so the original idea is drawing a line beneath text to call attention to it.

Usage tips

  • In English 'underline' and 'emphasize' overlap with subrayar, but subrayar often implies an explicit marking or a prefatory signal in speech rather than only intensity.

Other meanings

  • underlineverb
  • highlightverb

Opposites

Related words

  • subrayadounderliningnoun
  • subrayadorhighlighternoun

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