Enfatizar
Example: O professor vai enfatizar os pontos importantes da lição.
Definition
"Enfatizar" means to give special importance or prominence to something when speaking or writing, often to make sure the listener or reader understands the key points clearly. For example, a teacher might emphasize the important parts of a lesson.
Etymology
The word "enfatizar" comes from the Greek word "emphásis," meaning 'appearance' or 'show,' which passed into Latin as "emphasi-" and then into Portuguese as "enfatizar." Did you know? The root emphasizes the idea of making something stand out or be more noticeable.
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