enfatizar

[ẽ.fa.ti.ˈzaɾ]

verb

to emphasize

1. to give special importance or prominence to something in speech or writing

The teacher emphasized the importance of studying regularly.

A professora enfatizou a importância de estudar regularmente.

2. to stress or highlight a particular point

He emphasized that quality matters more than quantity.

Ele enfatizou que a qualidade importa mais do que a quantidade.

3. to pronounce or express with emphasis

She enfatized every word to make her point clear.

Ela enfatizou cada palavra para deixar seu ponto claro.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

enfatizar

standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

enfatizar

common in formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

enfatizar

standard usage, sometimes replaced by 'destacar'

Portugal

enfatizar

standard usage, more formal contexts; 'salientar' also common

dar ênfase a

colocar ênfase em

não enfatizar demais

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