Idistiyero (en. To distinguish)

i-dis-ti-ye-ro

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of recognizing or showing differences.
You need to distinguish the colors of the lansones into ripe and unripe.
Kailangan mong idistiyero ang mga kulay ng lansones sa mga hinog at hindi pa hinog.
The categorization or grouping of things based on their characteristics.
In his presentation, he distinguished the main points.
Sa kanyang presentasyon, idinistiyero niya ang mga pangunahing punto.
The ability to see differences.
It is difficult to distinguish sounds in a noisy place.
Mahirap idistiyero ang mga tunog sa isang maingay na lugar.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'distinguir' which means to recognize or find the difference.

Common Phrases and Expressions

distinguish the tones
to recognize different sounds or voices.
idistiyero ang mga tono

Related Words

comparison
The process of identifying differences and similarities between two or more things.
paghahambing
difference
A specific characteristic that shows a distinction between one or more things.
diferensiya

Slang Meanings

Street vendor
That street vendor always starts a conversation with customers.
Yung idistiyero na yun, laging nag-uumpisa ng usapan sa mga customer.
Just money-focused
Sometimes those street vendors are only focused on money.
Minsan kasi ang mga idistiyero, pera-pera lang ang habol.