Distinguidas (en. Distinguished)

/dis.tinˈɣi.ðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One that stands out for its elegance or distinction.
She always dresses in a distinguished manner at events.
Ella siempre viste de manera distinguida en los eventos.
One that is notable or has a special importance.
The distinguished guests were received with honors.
Los distinguidos invitados fueron recibidos con honores.
One that comes from or is from a prominent family.
He is a person from a distinguished family.
Es una persona de una familia distinguida.

Etymology

Comes from the verb distinguish, from the Latin 'distinguere', which means to separate or highlight.

Common Phrases and Expressions

distinguished person
It refers to someone who is notable and respected.
persona distinguida
distinguished style
It refers to a way of dressing or behaving with elegance and distinction.
estilo distinguido
distinguished citizens
People recognized in the community for their achievements.
ciudadanos distinguidos

Related Words

distinction
The quality of being distinct or notable.
distinción
to distinguish
To recognize the difference between things.
distinguir
distinguishable
That can be distinguished or is identifiable.
distinguible

Slang Meanings

A person who behaves in a pretentious manner.
At the party, I couldn’t stand that girl who thought she was very distinguished.
En la fiesta, no soportaba a esa chica que se creía muy distinguida.
A term used to refer to someone who wants to draw attention to their appearance.
Don’t be so distinguished just because you’re wearing a new dress.
No seas tan distinguida solo porque llevas un vestido nuevo.