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    Distinguían (en. Distinguished)

    /dis.tinˈɡi.an/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Recognize or appreciate the differences between two or more things.
    The children distinguished between the different types of animals.
    Los niños distinguían entre los diferentes tipos de animales.
    Identify something as characteristic or special.
    They were able to distinguish the unique style of the artist.
    Eran capaces de distinguir el estilo único del artista.
    Separate what is different.
    In the dark, they could hardly distinguish the objects.
    En la oscuridad, apenas podían distinguir los objetos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'distinguere', which means to separate or differentiate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    distinguish right from wrong
    Ability to recognize the correct from the incorrect.
    distinguir el bien del mal
    not distinguish between gold and lead
    Not recognizing the difference between what is valuable and what is worthless.
    no distinguir entre el oro y el plomo

    Related Words

    distinguish
    Verb that refers to the action of distinguishing.
    distinguir
    distinction
    Noun that describes the action of distinguishing or the result of this action.
    distinción

    Slang Meanings

    Distinguish what is popular or not.
    She always knows how to distinguish what is fashionable.
    Ella siempre sabe distinguir lo que está de moda.
    Distinguish in the sense of standing out.
    At the party, he distinguished himself by his unique style.
    En la fiesta, él distinguía por su estilo único.