diferir

to differ

verb dee-feh-REER Rare

Origin: From Latin differre.

Also means

to defer

Usage Note

Diferir is a stem-changing verb (e → ie in stressed syllables, e → i in certain conjugated forms — like sentir): difiere, difieran. It has two meanings that English also splits: to be different from something (diferir en opinión — to differ in opinion) and to postpone (diferir una decisión — to defer a decision). The more common word for 'to differ' in everyday speech is diferenciarse.

Examples

"Nuestras opiniones difieren en varios puntos clave."

Natural Translation

Our opinions differ on several key points.

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