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recalcar

to emphasize

verb rreh-kahl-KAHR Less Common

Also means

to stress

Usage Note

Recalcar is a spelling-change verb (c→qu before e): recalqué. It means to stress or underline a point verbally, often with repetition or insistence: recalcó que era muy importante. It is stronger than mencionar (to mention) and implies deliberate emphasis; the noun for the concept is énfasis.

Examples

"La profesora recalcó la importancia del examen."

Natural Translation

The teacher emphasized the importance of the exam.

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