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• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de sobresalir o extenderse más allá de una superficie o límite, o de sacar algo hacia afuera.

A verb used to indicate the act of sticking out or extending beyond a surface or boundary.

1. Extend outwardB2formal

   To stick out or project from a surface or beyond a boundary.

   sobresalir

   • A large rock protrudes from the cliff face.
   • The nail protrudes slightly from the wooden board.
   • His ears protrude noticeably from his head.

   Sinónimosbulgeextendjutobtrudepoke outprojectstand outstick out

   Antónimosdepressrecederetractsinkwithdraw

2. Bulge outwardB2formal

   To swell or push outward, creating a rounded shape.

   sobresalir hacia afuera

   • The contents of the bag caused it to protrude awkwardly.
   • His stomach protrudes after a large meal.
   • The wall protrudes outward due to the foundation shift.

   Sinónimosbulgeextendjutprojectstick outthrust out

   Antónimosconcavedentdepressflattenhollowindentrecederetractsink