accented

• Describe el habla o la escritura que tiene un acento o una pronunciación distintiva, característica de una región o de un hablante extranjero; también puede referirse a algo que lleva un énfasis o marca especial (como una tilde en ortografía).

Describes speech or writing that has a particular emphasis or a distinctive pronunciation characteristic of a region or foreign language.

1. Spoken with a particular accentB1formal

   Pronounced with a distinctive way of speaking typical of a region, country, or social group.

   con acento, de acento

   • She spoke in a heavily accented English.
   • His accented French revealed his German origins.
   • The actor's accented dialogue added authenticity to the role.

   Sinónimosdialectalinflectednonnativeregional

   Antónimosunaccented

2. Marked with a diacritical markB2formal

   Having a written accent mark (e.g., é, è, ê) to indicate stress or pronunciation.

   acentuado (con tilde)

   • The word 'café' has an accented 'e'.
   • In Spanish, accented vowels change the meaning of words.
   • The accented letters in French are essential for correct pronunciation.

   Antónimosplainunaccentedunmarked

3. Emphasized or highlightedC1formal

   Given special importance, prominence, or emphasis.

   acentuado

   • The accented features of the design drew everyone's attention.
   • Her speech accented the need for immediate action.
   • The artist accented the painting with bright colors.

   Sinónimosemphasizedfeaturedstressed

   Antónimosunaccentedunderstated

• Verbo que significa enfatizar o resaltar una parte particular de algo, como una palabra, un rasgo o un punto; también puede referirse a pronunciar algo con énfasis.

A verb used to emphasize or stress a particular part of something, such as a word, feature, or point.

1. Emphasize or stressB1formal

   To emphasize or highlight something, making it stand out.

   acentuar, enfatizar

   • The report accents the importance of safety measures.
   • She accented her words by raising her voice.
   • The design accents the natural beauty of the landscape.

   Sinónimosaccentuateemphasizehighlightplay upstressunderlineunderscore

   Antónimosdownplayplay downunderstate

2. Pronounce with emphasisB2formal

   To pronounce a word or syllable with stress or emphasis.

   Acentuar (pronunciar con énfasis)

   • In English, you accent the first syllable of 'record'.
   • He accented the wrong part of the word.
   • Teachers teach students how to accent words correctly.

   Sinónimosaccentuateemphasizestress

   Antónimosde-emphasizemumbleslur