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.