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destacable

noteworthy

adjective des-tah-KAH-bleh Rare

Also means

remarkable

Usage Note

Destacable sits just below extraordinario on the scale of praise — it signals something worth singling out without being hyperbolic. It is commonly used in formal writing, reviews, and sports commentary. The related verb destacar means to stand out or to highlight.

Examples

"El rendimiento del equipo fue destacable esta temporada."

Natural Translation

The team's performance was noteworthy this season.

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