accented

• Descreve fala ou escrita que apresenta um acento especial, uma pronúncia distintiva típica de uma região ou de um falante estrangeiro, ou algo que recebeu ênfase ou destaque.

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.

   Com sotaque

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

   Sinônimosdialectalinflectednonnativeregional

   Antônimosunaccented

2. Marked with a diacritical markB2formal

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

   Com acento

   • 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.

   Antônimosplainunaccentedunmarked

3. Emphasized or highlightedC1formal

   Given special importance, prominence, or emphasis.

   Enfatizado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosemphasizedfeaturedstressed

   Antônimosunaccentedunderstated

• Verbo usado para enfatizar ou destacar uma parte específica de algo, como uma palavra, um traço ou um ponto; também pode significar pronunciar ou marcar com acento tônico ou gráfico.

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.

   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.

   Sinônimosaccentuateemphasizehighlightplay upstressunderlineunderscore

   Antônimosdownplayplay downunderstate

2. Pronounce with emphasisB2formal

   To pronounce a word or syllable with stress or emphasis.

   Acentuar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaccentuateemphasizestress

   Antônimosde-emphasizemumbleslur