énfasis

EN-fa-seesˈeɱfasis

“énfasis” means “emphasis” in Spanish (giving special importance or value to something).

emphasis

Also: stress

El profesor hizo énfasis en la importancia de leer cada día.

The teacher emphasized the importance of reading every day.

Ella pone mucho énfasis en los detalles pequeños.

She puts a lot of emphasis on the small details.

No debemos perder el énfasis en la seguridad del trabajador.

We must not lose the focus (emphasis) on worker safety.

Words that translate to "énfasis" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 3

Which verb is most commonly used with 'énfasis' to mean 'to emphasize'?

👥 Word Family▼

enfático(emphatic) — Adjective

enfáticamente(emphatically) — Adverb

🎵 Rhymes▼

paréntesishipótesis

📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'emphausis,' which meant 'outward appearance' or 'showing.' It later evolved to mean the weight or force we give to our words.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: emphasisFrench: emphase

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Can 'énfasis' mean physical stress or pressure?

No, 'énfasis' refers to the importance or weight given to an idea or a word. For physical stress or pressure, use 'presión' or 'tensión'.

What is the difference between 'enfatizar' and 'hacer énfasis'?

They mean the same thing! 'Enfatizar' is a single verb, while 'hacer énfasis' is a phrase using the noun. Both are very common.

Does 'énfasis' have a plural form?

Technically, the plural is also 'énfasis' (los énfasis), but it is almost always used in the singular form.