Distinguirse (en. Distinguish oneself)
/dis.tinˈɡiɾ.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To separate or differ from others.
She stands out for her artistic talent.
Ella se distingue por su talento artístico.
To identify clearly.
It is easy to stand out in the crowd because of her height.
Es fácil distinguirse entre la multitud por su altura.
To be recognized for special qualities.
The chef stands out for his innovative cooking.
El chef se distingue por su cocina innovadora.
Etymology
From the Latin 'distinguere', which means 'to separate' or 'to differentiate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to stand out in something
To be outstanding or notable in a specific activity.
distinguirse en algo
to stand out for something
To be known or recognized for a particular characteristic.
distinguirse por algo
Related Words
distinguish
Recognizing the difference between two or more things.
distinguir
distinction
The action of distinguishing or the quality of being distinct.
distinción
Slang Meanings
To be the best at something.
On the team, he always stands out as the MVP.
En el equipo, él siempre se distingue como el MVP.
To do something that draws attention.
That car stands out on the street because of its bright color.
Ese coche se distingue en la calle por su color brillante.