Distinto (en. Distinct)

/disˈtinto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which distinguishes itself from another or others by its characteristics.
Each person is distinct in their way of thinking.
Cada persona es distinta en su forma de pensar.
That which has a different nature or character.
The two music styles are very distinct from each other.
Los dos estilos de música son muy distintos entre sí.
That which does not belong to the same class or category.
The product is distinct from what we expected.
El producto es distinto a lo que esperábamos.

Etymology

From Latin 'distinctus', participle of 'distinguere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

distinct from
different from
distinto de
to be distinct
to be unique or different
ser distinto
to be in a distinct place
to be in a different place
estar en un lugar distinto

Related Words

difference
The quality of being different.
diferencia
diversity
Variety of different elements.
diversidad
particular
That which is proper and specific to an individual or thing.
particular

Slang Meanings

Something that stands out or is special.
That party was something distinct, very fun.
Esa fiesta fue algo distinto, muy divertida.
Used to describe something that is not common.
I like the distinct, not the typical.
Me gusta lo distinto, no lo típico.