What does sobresalir in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word sobresalir in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sobresalir in Spanish.

The word sobresalir in Spanish means stand out, tower over, project. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sobresalir

stand out

verbo intransitivo (persona: destacarse)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Antonio sobresale entre los demás por su buena educación y cortesía.
Antonio stands out among the rest because of his good education and courtesy.

tower over

verbo intransitivo (ser más alto)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
El edificio del Banco nacional sobresale por encima de los demás edificios de la capital.
The national bank building towers over the rest of the buildings in the capital.

project

verbo intransitivo (tener protuberancias)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
El diseño proyecta varias molduras que sobresaldrán del muro.
The design portrays various moldings that project from the wall.

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