Meaning
prominence, emphasis
- Prominence, relief, or noticeable emphasis given to something
- Physical relief or projection from a surface
In a sentence
La relazione mette in risalto i punti deboli del nuovo progetto.
The report highlights the weaknesses of the new project.
Quel colore scuro dà molto risalto ai tuoi occhi chiari.
That dark colour really accentuates your light eyes.
I media non hanno dato alcun risalto a questo importante evento.
The media gave no prominence at all to this important event.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| risalto | masculine · singular |
| risalti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most frequently encountered in the fixed phrase 'mettere in risalto' (to highlight, bring out).
- Can also mean visual contrast, as in 'dare risalto a qualcosa'.