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salienta

[sah-lee-EHN-tah]
verb
stands out, highlights, emphasizes
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'salientar' - to make something stand out or be more noticeable
The architect highlights the main entrance with bright colors.
O arquiteto salienta a entrada principal com cores vibrantes.
2. To emphasize or draw attention to a particular aspect or feature
The report emphasizes the importance of sustainability.
O relatório salienta a importância da sustentabilidade.
3. To protrude or project outward
A rock salienta from the cliff face.
Uma rocha salienta da face do penhasco.
Synonyms
destacarealçaacentuaressaltaevidencia
Antonyms
ocupaescondedisfarça

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
salienta
Common usage, standard form
São Paulo
salienta
Standard usage
Portugal
salienta
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

salienta-se que
como se salienta
o que se salienta é
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