Distinguir (en. Distinguish)

/dis.tin.ˈɡiɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To recognize something by its specific characteristics.

I can distinguish his voice among all the others.

Puedo distinguir su voz entre todas las demás.

To separate or differentiate what is distinct or diverse.

It is important to distinguish reality from fiction.

Es importante distinguir la realidad de la ficción.

To make the differences between several options evident.

We must distinguish between these two products before making a decision.

Debemos distinguir entre estos dos productos antes de tomar una decisión.

From the Latin 'distinguere', meaning to separate or distinguish.

to distinguish the wheat from the chaff

To separate the valuable from what is not.

distinguir el trigo de la paja

I can't distinguish between

I cannot recognize the differences between two or more things.

no puedo distinguir entre

distinction

The action of distinguishing or separating what is different.

distinción

distinguishable

That which can be distinguished or differentiated.

distinguible

distinct

That which is different or not equal.

distinto

To understand someone or something clearly.

I believe I can already distinguish what you mean.

Creo que ya distingo lo que quieres decir.

To notice or verify some difference.

At this party, I can distinguish who is enjoying themselves more.

En esta fiesta, puedo distinguir quién está disfrutando más.