destacable

Destacable is an adjective in Spanish that indicates something merits highlighting or mentioning; it denotes something noteworthy, remarkable, or significant. It describes features, data, events, or results that stand out or deserve attention. The term is common in formal or technical writing to indicate a point worthy of emphasis without asserting a value judgment about overall quality.

Etymology: Destacable comes from the verb destacar (to highlight, to stand out) plus the suffix -able, from Latin -abilis. The word is widely attested in standard Spanish and is used across different varieties of the language.

Usage: Common collocations include "un rasgo destacable", "datos destacables", "un hecho destacable" (a noteworthy trait, data, or fact). The phrase "lo más destacable" or "un aspecto especialmente destacable" is also frequent. It can modify nouns or appear predicatively: "La diferencia es destacable." It appears across domains, including academic, media, and business.

Distinction: Destacable emphasizes the merit of being mentioned or pointed out; it is more neutral and descriptive than "destacado" (prominent or outstanding in appearance or status). It is also somewhat softer than "notable," which conveys significance or importance in many contexts.

See also: destacar; destacado; notable.