highlight

• Substantivo que designa a parte mais importante, interessante ou memorável de um evento, apresentação ou período de tempo; também pode se referir ao ponto de maior destaque ou brilho em algo, como em cabelo ou imagem.

A noun referring to the most important, interesting, or memorable part of an event, performance, or period of time.

1. Best or most memorable partB1formal

   The most important, interesting, or enjoyable part of something.

   Ponto alto

   • The highlight of the trip was visiting the ancient ruins.
   • The concert's highlight was the final song.
   • Meeting the author was the highlight of the book fair.

   Sinônimosacmeapexattractionbestclimaxcreamculminationfeatureheighthigh pointmasterpiecepeakpinnaclesummittop

   Antônimosnadir

2. Bright area in art or photographyB2formal

   An area of an image or object that catches the most light, often used in photography and painting.

   Realce

   • The photographer adjusted the highlights in the portrait.
   • The painting uses strong highlights to emphasize the subject's face.
   • The highlights in the image make it look more realistic.

   Sinônimosgleamglinthot spot

   Antônimosshadeshadow

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de destacar ou chamar atenção especial para algo, ou marcar um texto com cor vibrante.

A verb used to indicate the act of emphasizing or drawing special attention to something, or marking text with a bright color.

1. Emphasize or draw attentionB1formal

   To make something stand out or attract special attention to it.

   Destacar

   • The report highlights the need for better safety measures.
   • She highlighted the most important points in her speech.
   • The documentary highlights the struggles of endangered species.

   Sinônimosaccentuatebring outemphasizefeatureplay uppoint upspotlightstressunderlineunderscore

   Antônimosconcealdownplayignoreminimizeobscureoverlookunderstate

2. Mark with a highlighterA2informal

   To mark text with a bright color to make it easier to find or remember.

   Marcar com marcador de texto

   • I highlighted the key terms in my textbook.
   • She highlighted the dates on her calendar.
   • He highlighted the important sentences in yellow.

   Sinônimoscolormarkshade