emphasis

• Substantivo que designa importância, destaque ou realce especial dado a algo, frequentemente na fala ou na escrita.

A noun referring to special importance, value, or stress placed upon something, often in speech or writing.

1. Special importance or stressB1formal

   Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

   Ênfase

   • The teacher placed great emphasis on grammar.
   • There is a strong emphasis on teamwork in this company.
   • She put emphasis on the need for punctuality.

   Sinônimosaccentfocusimportanceprominencesignificancestressweight

   Antônimosinsignificanceunderstatementunimportance

2. Force or intensity in speechB2formal

   Extra force used when pronouncing a particular word or syllable.

   Ênfase

   • He said 'no' with great emphasis.
   • The emphasis in the word 'record' changes depending on its use.
   • She stressed the word 'immediately' with emphasis.

   Sinônimosaccentaccentuationforceintensityprominencestress