Distinciones (en. Distinctions)

/dis.tin.θjo.nes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Recognition given to someone for their achievements or merits.

Academic distinctions are highly valued in the university sphere.

Las distinciones académicas son muy valoradas en el ámbito universitario.

Differences established between various things or people.

Cultural distinctions are important for understanding the diversity of a society.

Las distinciones culturales son importantes para entender la diversidad de una sociedad.

Awards or honors that highlight excellence in a given field.

The artist received several distinctions for his contribution to the art world.

El artista recibió varias distinciones por su contribución al mundo del arte.

From Latin distinctio, meaning 'distinction or difference'.

honorary distinctions

Special recognitions awarded in the form of medals or diplomas.

distinciones honoríficas

to mark distinctions

To emphasize differences or what is notable.

marcar distinciones

distinctions between genders

Referring to socially recognized differences between men and women.

distinciones entre géneros

distinction

Action of distinguishing or recognizing differences.

distinción

to highlight

To make something more visible or important.

destacar

differentiation

Process of identifying or establishing differences.

diferenciación

Social distinction

She has many social distinctions due to her work in the community.

Ella tiene muchas distinciones sociales debido a su trabajo en la comunidad.

To have distinctions

I am not interested in having distinctions, I just want to do the right thing.

No me interesa tener distinciones, solo quiero hacer lo correcto.