destacar

Senses

1. 1.

   to highlight, to emphasize

   To draw attention to something important or make it stand out

2. 2.

   to stand out, to excel

   To be noticeably better or different from others (reflexive: destacar-se)

3. 3.

   to detach, to separate

   To remove or separate something from a larger whole

Examples

• "O professor destacou os pontos mais importantes da matéria."

  The teacher highlighted the most important points of the subject.

• "Ela se destacou na competição com seu talento excepcional."

  She stood out in the competition with her exceptional talent.

• "É preciso destacar o cupom da revista antes de usar."

  You need to detach the coupon from the magazine before using it.

Usage

Very common verb in both formal and informal contexts. The reflexive form "destacar-se" (to stand out/distinguish oneself) is frequently used. Common collocations include "destacar a importância de" (to emphasize the importance of) and "destacar-se entre" (to stand out among).