Diferente (en. Different)

/difeˈɾente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That which is distinguished from what is common or usual.

She is wearing a dress different from the other guests.

Ella lleva un vestido diferente al resto de las invitadas.

That which presents characteristics or qualities distinct from those of another thing.

The approach of this book is different from the others.

El enfoque de este libro es diferente al de los demás.

That which does not coincide with something in terms of opinion or perspective.

We have different ideas on how to solve this problem.

Tenemos ideas diferentes sobre cómo resolver este problema.

From Latin 'differens', which means 'different', 'distinct'.

each in their own way

Each person has their own style or way of doing things.

cada uno a su manera

different but same

Even though things are different, they can be equally valid or important.

diferente pero igual

see things differently

To have a distinct perspective or approach to a topic.

ver las cosas de manera diferente

differentiate

To highlight the difference between two or more things.

diferenciar

diversity

Variety and difference within a set.

diversidad

variety

The condition of being different or diverse.

variedad

Something that is unique or unusual.

That party was really different, I had never seen anything like it.

Esa fiesta fue bien diferente, nunca había visto algo así.

To describe a person with a peculiar style or attitude.

He is a really different guy, he always surprises with his ideas.

Él es un tipo bien diferente, siempre sorprende con sus ideas.