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sobresaliente

outstanding

adjective soh-breh-sah-LYEN-teh Rare

Also means

excellent

Usage Note

Sobresaliente literally means 'standing out above' (sobre- + salir) and is both an adjective ('outstanding, excellent') and the top grade in the Spanish academic system, equivalent to 'A' or 'distinction'. When used as a noun in education, a student earns un sobresaliente. In non-academic contexts it describes a person or achievement that stands clearly above the rest.

Examples

"Su actuación fue sobresaliente."

Natural Translation

Her performance was outstanding.

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