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destacador

[deʃtɐkɐˈdoɾ]
nounmasculinepl: destacadores
highlighter
1. A marker or pen used to highlight text, typically fluorescent in color
I used a yellow highlighter to mark the important passages in the book.
Usei um destacador amarelo para marcar as passagens importantes do livro.
2. A person or thing that stands out or is notable
The new employee was a destacador in the team with her innovative ideas.
A nova funcionária foi uma destacadora no time com suas ideias inovadoras.
Synonyms
marcadormarca-textocaneta fluorescentecaneta de destaque

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
destacador
most common term in Brazil
Portugal
marcador fluorescente
more formal Portuguese usage
Portugal
caneta-destaque
alternative Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser um destacador
destacar-se
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