highlighted sections

[ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪd ˈsɛkʃənz]
noun phrase
seções destacadas
1. portions of text, documents, or images that have been marked or emphasized using color, bold formatting, or other visual means to draw attention to important information
The highlighted sections of the contract show the key clauses that need your attention.
As seções destacadas do contrato mostram as cláusulas principais que precisam de sua atenção.
2. in digital documents or software, text or areas that are visually distinguished from surrounding content
Please review only the highlighted sections in the PDF document.
Por favor, revise apenas as seções destacadas no documento PDF.
The term is widely used in Brazilian business and academic environments when reviewing documents electronically. In Portugal, the term 'secções realçadas' is preferred. This practice is common in both American and Brazilian corporate settings for document review and collaborative editing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
marked sectionsemphasized portionsunderlined areasselected passages
Antonyms / Antônimos
unmarked sectionsunhighlighted textregular text

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
seções destacadas
most common term used in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
trechos em destaque
alternative phrasing using 'trechos' for sections or passages
São Paulo
seções realçadas
similar to standard but uses 'realçadas' as alternative to 'destacadas'
Portugal
secções realçadas
uses European Portuguese spelling 'secções' and 'realçadas'

Related Words

highlightemphasisannotationmarkupformatting

Related Idioms & Phrases

to highlight key points
bring to light
stand out
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