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distinción

distinction, difference

noun dees-teen-SYOHN Less Common

Origin: From Latin distinctionem.

Also means

honour, award

Usage Note

Distinción covers both the sense of a logical difference (sin distinción de raza = 'regardless of race') and the sense of an honour or mark of excellence (recibió una distinción = 'received an award'). It also carries the connotation of elegance or refinement (una persona de distinción). Context disambiguates these senses clearly.

Examples

"Habla con una distinción que impresiona a todos."

Natural Translation

She speaks with a distinction that impresses everyone.

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