highlight in Portuguese
highlight in Portuguese is luz, madeixa, ponto alto — highlight means the most memorable or exciting part of an event, experience, or period.
highlight in Portuguese
luz
madeixa
ponto alto
(figurative) An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.
enfatizar
destacar
ressaltar
realçar
(transitive) To mark (important passages of text), e.g. with a fluorescent marker pen or in a wordprocessor, as a means of memory retention or for later reference.
fazer madeixas
(transitive) To dye (part of the hair) a different color than the rest.
What does "highlight" mean?
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noun The most memorable or exciting part of an event, experience, or period.
"The fireworks display was the highlight of the whole festival."
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noun A bright area in a picture, photo, or painting where light falls most strongly.
"The painter added a white highlight to make the glass look shiny."
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noun A strand of hair dyed a lighter colour than the rest.
"My hairdresser suggested caramel highlights to brighten my brown hair."
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verb To draw special attention to something.
"The teacher used her speech to highlight the importance of reading every day."
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highlight in a sentence
- The fireworks display was the highlight of the whole festival.
- For many tourists, the boat trip is the highlight of the week.
- The painter added a white highlight to make the glass look shiny.
- Soft evening light created gentle highlights on the surface of the lake.
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What is "highlight" in Portuguese?
"highlight" in Portuguese is luz, madeixa, ponto alto. highlight means: The most memorable or exciting part of an event, experience, or period.
How do you use "highlight" in a sentence?
Example: "The fireworks display was the highlight of the whole festival." In Portuguese, "highlight" is luz, madeixa, ponto alto.
Are there other ways to say "highlight" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 8 translations listed for "highlight": luz, madeixa, ponto alto, enfatizar, destacar, ressaltar.
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