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highlight in Spanish

highlight in Spanish is mecha, mechita, rayito — highlight means the most memorable or exciting part of an event, experience, or period.

highlight in Spanish

mecha
noun
mechita
noun
rayito
noun
rizo
noun
enfatización
noun
(figurative) An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.
resalte
noun
(figurative) An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.
destacar
verb
enfatizar
verb
realzar
verb
resaltar
verb
marcar
verb
(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.
resaltar
verb
(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.

What does "highlight" mean?

  1. noun The most memorable or exciting part of an event, experience, or period.
    "The fireworks display was the highlight of the whole festival."
  2. 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."
  3. noun A strand of hair dyed a lighter colour than the rest.
    "My hairdresser suggested caramel highlights to brighten my brown hair."
  4. 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 Spanish?
"highlight" in Spanish is mecha, mechita, rayito. 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 Spanish, "highlight" is mecha, mechita, rayito.
Are there other ways to say "highlight" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 11 translations listed for "highlight": mecha, mechita, rayito, rizo, enfatización, resalte.
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