This is the 876th most frequent Spanish word.
destacan
"Destacan" means "stand out" or "are emphasized."
In this sentence, 'destacan' implies excelling or distinguishing oneself in a certain domain, showing extraordinary skill or performance.
Nuestros alumnos destacan en competencias matemáticas.
Our students excel in mathematical competitions.
Here, 'destacan' refers to highlighting a subset within a larger group for their notable characteristic, especially in terms of quality or creativity.
Entre las películas de este año, destacan varias por su originalidad.
Among this year's movies, several stand out for their originality.
The word 'destacan' here is used in the sense of 'stand out' to emphasize the prominent and noticeable quality of something.