enfatizar

Senses

1. 1.

   to emphasize, to stress

   to give special importance or prominence to something

2. 2.

   to highlight, to underscore

   to draw attention to or make something stand out

Examples

• "O professor enfatizou a importância de estudar para a prova."

  The teacher emphasized the importance of studying for the test.

• "Gostaria de enfatizar que todos são bem-vindos neste evento."

  I would like to stress that everyone is welcome at this event.

• "A campanha enfatiza os benefícios de uma alimentação saudável."

  The campaign highlights the benefits of healthy eating.

Usage

Formal to neutral register, commonly used in academic, professional, and journalistic contexts. Often followed by "que" + clause or a direct object noun. Common collocations: enfatizar a importância (emphasize the importance), enfatizar o papel (emphasize the role), enfatizar a necessidade (stress the need).