desmarcar

[desh-mar-KAR]

verb

to cancel, to unmark, to rescind

1. to cancel an appointment or scheduled event

I need to cancel my dentist appointment.

Preciso desmarcar meu compromisso com o dentista.

2. to remove a mark or checkmark from something

Uncheck the box if you don't want to receive emails.

Desmarque a caixa se não quiser receber e-mails.

3. to distinguish or differentiate oneself

She stands out from the crowd with her unique style.

Ela se desmarca da multidão com seu estilo único.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desmarcar

standard usage for canceling appointments

Portugal

desmarcar

same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

desmarcar

common in urban professional contexts

desmarcar presença - to cancel one's attendance

desmarcar um encontro - to cancel a meeting or date

desmarcar a diferença - to distinguish oneself

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