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sobresalir — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • excel verb To be very good at something, or to do noticeably better than others.
  • jut verb To stick out or project sharply from a surface or surrounding area.
  • obtrude verb To proffer (something) by force; to impose (something) on someone or into some area.
  • protrude verb To cause (something) to extend above, beyond, or from a boundary or surface; to cause (something) to project or stick out.
  • shine verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
  • top noun The highest point or part of something.

Senses

sobresalir is used for these senses in English:

  • excel (intransitive) To be much better than others.
  • jut (intransitive) To stick out.
  • protrude (transitive) To cause to extend from a surface or boundary; to cause to stick out.
  • shine (intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
  • stand out (intransitive) To be obvious or conspicuous, in contrast to the surroundings.
  • stand out (intransitive) To be extraordinary and different or to have features and qualities which make someone or something special.
  • stick out (intransitive) To protrude; to extend beyond.
  • stick out (idiomatic, intransitive) To be prominent, noticeable, or obtrusive.

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