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"Rodearse" is a reflexive verb which is often translated as "to surround oneself", and "resaltar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to stand out". Learn more about the difference between "rodearse" and "resaltar" below.
rodearse(
rroh
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deh
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ahr
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seh
)A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to surround oneself
Se rodeó de su familia antes de fallecer.He surrounded himself with his family before passing away.
rodear
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to surround
Estaban rodeados por el enemigo y tuvieron que rendirse.They were surrounded by the enemy and had to surrender.
3. (to go around) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to circle
Rodea el número correcto con lápiz o esfero.Circle the correct number with a pencil or pen.
resaltar(
rreh
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sahl
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tahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to stand out
Resalta sobre el resto, no solo por su talento, sino también por su compromiso.He stands out from the crowd thanks not just to his talent, but also to his dedication.
a. to jut out
Los tepuis de Venezuela resaltan del paisaje a su alrededor.The tepuis of Venezuela jut out from the surrounding landscape.
b. to project
Una plataforma de vidrio resalta de la Torre Willis en Chicago.A glass platform projects from Willis Tower in Chicago.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to highlight
El profesor resaltó la importancia de estudiar regularmente.The teacher highlighted the importance of studying regularly.
b. to emphasize
El autor resaltó las consecuencias negativas de la Revolución Industrial.The author emphasized the negative consequences of the Industrial Revolution.
c. to emphasise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Me gustaría resaltar los aspectos positivos de la disciplina.I would like to emphasise the positive aspects of discipline.
