Distinguen (en. Distinguish)

/disˈtinɡen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Identify or recognize something through characteristics that make it different.

It is important for students to distinguish between facts and opinions.

Es importante que los estudiantes distinguen entre hechos y opiniones.

To note or highlight the differences between two or more elements.

The teacher taught them to distinguish the sounds of the different instruments.

El profesor les enseñó a distinguir los sonidos de los distintos instrumentos.

To separate or differentiate one thing from another.

Small children still do not distinguish colors well.

Los niños pequeños aún no distinguen bien los colores.

From Latin 'distingere', which means to separate or distinguish.

distinguish between

refers to making a separation or recognizing differences between two or more options.

distinguen entre

do not distinguish

indicates that the differences cannot be seen or understood.

no distinguen

distinguish by

used to point out the characteristic that allows differentiating something.

distinguen por

differentiate

Establish the difference between things or people.

diferenciar

identify

Recognize or point out something or someone.

identificar

separate

To put aside, isolate, or establish distinction between objects or people.

separar

To distinguish something with a unique style.

That clothing brand is so exclusive, only those who truly distinguish know how to wear it.

Esa marca de ropa es tan exclusiva, solo los que realmente distinguen saben usarla.

To understand something better than others.

She really distinguishes the subtleties in a conversation.

Ella realmente distingue las sutilezas en una conversación.