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distinction in Spanish

distinction in Spanish is distinción, prestancia — distinction means a difference or contrast between two things.

distinction in Spanish

distinción
noun
distinción
noun
(specifically) A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished.
prestancia
noun
(specifically) A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished.

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 Spanish?
"distinction" in Spanish is distinción, prestancia. 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 Spanish, "distinction" is distinción, prestancia.
Are there other ways to say "distinction" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "distinction": distinción, prestancia.
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