sobressai

Sobressai is a conjugated form of the Portuguese verb sobressair, which means to stand out, to be prominent, or to surpass others. The term is commonly used in both Brazilian and European Portuguese to describe someone or something that is noticeably superior or more noticeable in a given context.

Grammatical note: Sobressai is the third-person singular present indicative form of sobressair. The infinitive form is sobressair, and the verb is used to indicate that a subject currently stands out in a particular field or situation. It can be followed by phrases such as em matemática (in mathematics) or entre os colegas (among the colleagues) to specify the domain in which the standing out occurs.

Usage: The word is frequently employed to describe performance, qualities, or achievements that distinguish someone from others. Examples include: Ela sobressai na reunião pelas ideias originais. O atleta sobressaiu na última competição, mostrando habilidades excepcionais. Sobressai-se is a related reflexive form meaning “to stand out oneself,” often used to describe personal actions or characteristics.

See also: sobressair; stand out (translation).