sottolineare
emphasize
The Italian word "sottolineare" is used to emphasize or stress a particular point or idea. It can be used in a similar way to the English word "emphasize". For example, you might say "Sottolineo che è importante arrivare in orario" (I emphasize that it's important to arrive on time).
Example sentences using: sottolineare
Vorrei sottolineare l'importanza di questa riunione
I would like to emphasize the importance of this meeting
In this sentence, 'sottolineare' is used to express the need to emphasize or highlight something, in this case, the importance of a meeting.
È necessario sottolineare che non eravamo presenti quel giorno
It is necessary to underline that we were not present that day
Here 'sottolineare' is used to mean that it is vital or important to make note of something, in this instance, the absence of someone on a particular day.
Voglio sottolineare che non è compito mio
I want to emphasize that it's not my job
In this sentence, the speaker is using 'sottolineare' to strongly make a point about something, specifically regarding their job role and responsibilities.