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distinction in Portuguese

distinction in Portuguese is distinção — distinction means a difference or contrast between two things.

distinction in Portuguese

distinção
noun

What does "distinction" mean?

  1. noun A difference or contrast between two things.
    "Many learners struggle to see the distinction between these two similar words."
  2. noun A special honor or mark of excellence.
    "The school awarded her a distinction for her outstanding science project."
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distinction in a sentence

  • Many learners struggle to see the distinction between these two similar words.
  • The teacher drew a clear distinction between being alone and being lonely.
  • The school awarded her a distinction for her outstanding science project.
  • She graduated with distinction.

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What is "distinction" in Portuguese?
"distinction" in Portuguese is distinção. distinction means: A difference or contrast between two things.
How do you use "distinction" in a sentence?
Example: "Many learners struggle to see the distinction between these two similar words." In Portuguese, "distinction" is distinção.
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