How to Say "to accentuate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to accentuate” is “acentuar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2
making a feature or situation more noticeable
Examples
Las luces de la ciudad sirven para acentuar la belleza de la plaza.
The city lights serve to accentuate the beauty of the square.
Sus palabras solo lograron acentuar la tensión en la sala.
His words only managed to heighten the tension in the room.
Este color acentúa tus ojos.
This color makes your eyes pop (accentuates your eyes).
Abstract Use
You can use this word for feelings or situations, not just sounds or letters. It means making a situation feel 'stronger' or 'louder'.
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