resaltado

Resaltado is a Spanish term that refers to the highlight or emphasis given to a part of text, a feature, or an element. It can function as a noun (el resaltado) or as an adjective (resaltado, -a) derived from the verb resaltar, meaning to emphasize or bring attention to something.

In writing and editing, un resaltado denotes text that has been marked to stand out, typically through bold or italic formatting, color, or a shaded background. The concept is widely used in education, publishing, and digital documents to identify ideas, keywords, or important passages. The exact method of resaltado can vary by style guide, platform, or personal preference, but the purpose remains the same: to draw the reader’s attention to specific content.

In computing and digital interfaces, highlighting or resaltar is often described as resaltado when referring to features that mark results, syntax, or selections. For example, search results may present a resaltado of matched terms, or a code editor may apply syntax highlighting as a form of visual resaltado to improve readability.

As a toponym, Resaltado can appear as a place name in some Spanish-speaking regions, used to designate geographic features, neighborhoods, or localities. When used as a proper noun, its meaning is context-dependent and tied to the specific location.

See also resaltar, resaltado (emphasis), highlighting.