stand out

destacar, resaltar

Ser fácil de notar porque se tiene un aspecto distinto al de las personas o cosas de alrededor.

En inglés sencillo: To be easy to notice because you look different from things or people around you.

• Your red coat stands out.
• The white house stood out against the green hills.
• Will these letters stand out on a black background?

Cómo se usa: stand out against something (The white letters stand out against the dark background.); stand out in something (Her yellow coat stood out in the crowd.)

Sinónimos: be noticeable, show up

Antónimos: blend in

Expresiones frecuentes: stand out clearly, stand out from something

destacar, sobresalir

Parecer especialmente importante o bueno en comparación con otras personas o cosas.

En inglés sencillo: To seem especially important or good compared with other people or things.

• Her work really stands out.
• One moment stood out as the highlight of the trip.
• What makes you stand out from the other candidates?

Cómo se usa: stand out as something (She stands out as the strongest candidate.); stand out from someone/something (His work stands out from the other entries.)

Sinónimos: excel, distinguish oneself

Expresiones frecuentes: stand out as something, stand out from others

sobresalir

Extenderse hacia fuera de una superficie.

En inglés sencillo: To extend away from a surface.

• A nail stood out from the wall.
• The ledge stands out above the narrow path.
• Several roots stood out from the steep riverbank.

Cómo se usa: stand out from + surface (A wooden beam stood out from the wall.)

Sinónimos: stick out, project, protrude

Expresiones frecuentes: stand out slightly, stand out from something

resistir, oponerse

Seguir oponiéndose a algo o negarse a aceptar pese a la presión.

En inglés sencillo: To continue opposing something or refuse to agree despite pressure.

• The workers stood out against the new terms.
• She stood out against their demands despite repeated threats.
• Will anyone stand out against this unfair decision?

Cómo se usa: stand out against something (A few members stood out against the proposed agreement.)

Sinónimos: hold out, resist

Antónimos: yield, comply

Expresiones frecuentes: stand out firmly, stand out against something

hacerse a la mar

Navegar alejándose de la costa hacia mar abierto.

En inglés sencillo: To sail away from the land toward the open sea.

• The ship stood out to sea.
• We stood out from shore as the wind strengthened.
• The captain ordered the vessel to stand out beyond the harbor.

Cómo se usa: stand out to sea (The vessel stood out to sea before nightfall.)

Sinónimos: sail out, put to sea

Antónimos: stand in

Expresiones frecuentes: stand out to sea, stand out from shore