How is the phrase desentonar como un pegote translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Stand out like a sore thumb
phrase

Llamar mucho la atención por ser muy distinto de lo que rodea.

To be very noticeable because very different from surroundings.

Examples with “desentonar como un pegote”

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  • Su vestido rojo chillón desentona muchísimo en la fiesta. — Her bright red dress stands out like a sore thumb at the party.

  • ¿Por qué ese edificio desentona tanto entre los demás? — Why does that building stand out like a sore thumb among the others?

  • Siento que mi chaqueta llamativa canta muchísimo en esta cafetería tan tranquila. — I feel like my loud jacket stands out like a sore thumb in this quiet cafe.

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