sottolineare

underline

verb soht-toh-lee-neh-AH-reh Less Common

Origin: from 'sotto' under + 'linea' line

Also means

emphasize

Usage Note

Sottolineare literally means to draw a line under text, but it is used constantly to mean 'emphasize' or 'point out' in speech and writing. Use vorrei sottolineare che to stress a point politely.

Examples

"Voglio sottolineare questo punto."

Natural Translation

I want to emphasize this point.

Literal Translation

I-want to-underline this point.

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