Distintamente (en. Distinctly)

/dis.tin.'ta.men.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a way that is distinguishable or considered different.
The two cases must be analyzed distinctly.
Los dos casos deben ser analizados distintamente.
In a manner that highlights the differences.
Acts distinctly according to the situation.
Actúa distintamente según la situación.
Indicates that something is treated or considered separately from another.
We must evaluate the results distinctly.
Debemos evaluar los resultados distintamente.

Etymology

From the adjective 'distinct' with the suffix '-ly' that forms adverbs.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act distinctly
To behave in a different manner in various situations.
actuar distintamente
to see things distinctly
To adopt different perspectives on the same issue.
ver las cosas distintamente
to address topics distinctly
To approach different topics individually.
tratar temas distintamente

Related Words

distinct
That is not the same, that is differentiated.
distinto
distinction
The action of differentiating or noticing differences.
distinción
different
That is not the same as another thing.
diferente

Slang Meanings

Something treated in a peculiar and singular way.
The type of music he listens to is distinctly different from the usual.
El tipo de música que escucha es distintamente diferente a lo habitual.
Description of a unique behavior.
He has a distinctly authentic style.
Él tiene un estilo distintamente auténtico.