Destacó

Destacó is the third person singular form of the Spanish verb destacar in the pretérito perfecto simple (preterite). The verb generally means to stand out, to be notable, or to highlight something. In its most common use, destacarlo refers to emphasizing or drawing attention to a particular aspect, whereas in the sense of standing out, it describes someone or something that is visible or prominent among others.

In terms of grammar, destacarse is the reflexive form meaning “to stand out,” while destacar without a pronoun typically acts on a direct object or a broader context. Destacó can reflect a completed past action: a person, a team, a work, or a report stood out in a given event or period. The subject governs the sense: a person may destacarse by their performance, or a document may destacarse for its clarity.

Usage notes include common collocations such as destacar logros, destacar talentos, destacar entre la multitud, or destacar en un informe. Synonyms include resaltar, sobresalir, and distinguirse, each with slightly different nuance. Destacó appears frequently in journalism, sports reporting, academic writing, and everyday narration as a concise way to indicate notable performance or emphasis in the past.

Examples: “La gala destacó por su creatividad.” “El equipo destacó entre los rivales.” “El informe destacó los riesgos y las recomendaciones.” In contrast, present tense forms like destaca describe ongoing emphasis or prominence.