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"Diferente" is an adjective which is often translated as "different", and "distinto" is an adjective which is also often translated as "different". Learn more about the difference between "diferente" and "distinto" below.
diferente(
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feh
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rehn
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teh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (distinct)
a. different
Me gustan las papas, pero quería algo diferente.I like potatoes, but I wanted something different.
distinto(
dees
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teen
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. different
Aunque tengamos puntos de vista muy distintos, somos amigos cercanos.Although we have very different points of view, we are close friends.
2. (defined)
a. clear
El candidato necesita una plataforma política distinta.The candidate needs a clear political platform.
3. (varied)
a. various
Cuando fuimos a la India, probamos distintos tipos de curry.On our trip to India, we tasted various kinds of curry.
b. several
Nuestros vecinos son muy ruidosos. Tuvimos que llamar a la policía en distintas ocasiones.Our neighbors are too loud. We had to call the police on several occasions.
