Distinguía (en. Distinguish)

/dis.tinˈɡi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Recognizing the differences between two or more things.
He clearly distinguished between good and evil.
Él distinguía claramente entre el bien y el mal.
Making something stand out or be notable.
The skill she had to stand out in her work was admirable.
La habilidad que ella tenía para distinguirse en su trabajo era admirable.
Identifying or classifying something.
I couldn't distinguish the original artwork from the copy.
No podía distinguir la obra de arte original de la copia.

Etymology

From Latin distinguere, which means to separate or differentiate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

distinguish between
identifying the differences between two or more elements.
distinguir entre
to stand out for
to be notable or prominent for a characteristic.
distinguirse por

Related Words

distinction
Difference established between people or things.
distinción
distinctive
That serves to distinguish or make different.
distintivo

Slang Meanings

To distinguish informally.
He is so good at music that he stands out among all his friends.
Él es tan bueno en la música que se distingue entre todos sus amigos.
To be special or unique.
She stands out in the group for her creativity.
Ella se distingue en el grupo por su creatividad.