risalto

prominence; relief

noun ree-ZAHL-toh Rare

Origin: From risaltare (to stand out), from ri- + saltare (to jump)

Usage Note

Risalto appears almost exclusively in the fixed expressions dare risalto a (to highlight, to give prominence to) and mettere in risalto (to bring out, to make stand out). Outside these phrases it is rare. Do not confuse with risultato (result/outcome) — a common learner slip.

Examples

"Il giornale ha dato risalto alla notizia."

Natural Translation

The newspaper gave prominence to the news item.

Literal Translation

The newspaper gave prominence to-the news.

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