destacar-se
[deʃ.ta.ˈkaɾ.sə]
verb (reflexive)
to stand out, to distinguish oneself
1. to be conspicuous or prominent; to be noticeably different or superior
She stood out among her peers for her exceptional talent.
Ela se destacou entre seus colegas pelo seu talento excepcional.
2. to become visible or noticeable; to emerge distinctly
The red car stood out in the parking lot full of white vehicles.
O carro vermelho se destacou no estacionamento cheio de veículos brancos.
3. to excel or achieve recognition in a particular field or activity
He distinguished himself as a leading researcher in his field.
Ele se destacou como um pesquisador líder em sua área.
NYC Slang
stand out, shine, pop off
Related Idioms & Phrases
destacar-se pela positiva (to stand out positively)
destacar-se do resto (to stand out from the rest)
fazer-se destacar (to make oneself stand out)
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