What is the Spanish word for "protrude"?

Learn how to say "protrude" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

protrude

Spanish

sobresalir

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Alternative translations of "protrude"

protuberar
asomar
salir
destacar

Examples of how to use "protrude" in Spanish

English
A strange object was protruding from the wall.
Spanish
Un objeto extraño sobresalía de la pared.
English
A root often protrudes through the soil.
Spanish
Una raíz a menudo sobresale del suelo.
English
The nail protruded from the old board.
Spanish
La uña sobresalía de la tabla vieja.
English
The cat is protruding its whiskers now.
Spanish
El gato está sacando sus bigotes ahora.
English
Her elbow has protruded from the blanket.
Spanish
Su codo ha sobresalido de la manta.

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