Distinción (en. Distinction)

/dis.tinˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The quality of being different or unique.
The distinction between what is public and private is important.
La distinción entre lo que es público y privado es importante.
Special recognition or consideration.
He received a distinction for his work in the community.
Recibió una distinción por su labor en la comunidad.
Category that separates classes or types.
Gender distinction plays a role in social studies.
La distinción de género juega un papel en los estudios sociales.

Etymology

From Latin 'distinctio', which means separation or differentiation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a distinction
To differentiate or separate something from another.
hacer distinción
without distinction
Indiscriminately, without considering differences.
sin distinción
class distinction
Separation of different social categories.
distinción de clases

Related Words

distinct
That is different or not the same.
distinto
to distinguish
To perceive the difference between things or people.
distinguir
distinctive
That serves to distinguish or differentiate.
distintivo

Slang Meanings

An informal recognition among friends.
You have a special distinction for being the first to arrive.
Tienes una distinción especial por ser el primero en llegar.
A unique style or way of doing something.
His distinction in speaking attracts many people.
Su distinción al hablar atrae a mucha gente.