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    Distincion (en. Distinction)

    /dis.tinˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Difference established between two or more concepts.
    It is important to make a distinction between fact and opinion.
    Es importante hacer una distinción entre hecho y opinión.
    Characteristic that allows distinguishing one thing from another.
    The distinction between right and wrong is fundamental in ethics.
    La distinción entre el bien y el mal es fundamental en la ética.
    Special recognition granted to a person or entity.
    He received a distinction for his work in the field of science.
    Recibió una distinción por su labor en el campo de la ciencia.

    Etymology

    From Latin distinctio, -onis.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    without distinction
    Without differentiation, uniformly.
    sin distinción
    make distinctions
    Recognize and distinguish between different elements.
    hacer distinciones
    class distinction
    Social category or level that distinguishes one group from another.
    distinción de clase

    Related Words

    distinct
    That is not the same or that differs from something.
    distinto
    distinguish
    Recognize the difference between two or more things.
    distinguir
    distinguishable
    That can be easily distinguished.
    distinguible

    Slang Meanings

    Appreciation or recognition in an informal context.
    That band has distinction; their style is unique.
    Esa banda tiene distinción, su estilo es único.
    Notable difference in skills or talents.
    That player has a distinction that makes her stand out on the team.
    Esa jugadora tiene una distinción que la hace destacar en el equipo.