Destacar
Example: Ella sabe destacar en cualquier situación difícil que enfrenta.
Definition
"Destacar" means to stand out or be prominent in a particular context, often by excelling or being noticeably superior. For example, "Ella sabe destacar en cualquier situación difícil que enfrenta" means she knows how to stand out in any difficult situation she faces.
Etymology
The word "destacar" comes from the Spanish prefix 'des-' meaning 'off' or 'away' and 'tacar,' related to 'taco' meaning a plug or wedge. Originally, it conveyed the sense of making something stick out or be distinct. Did you know that "destacar" literally means to 'take off' or 'detach' something to make it noticeable?
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"Destacar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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