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"Diferente" is an adjective which is often translated as "different", and "diverso" is an adjective which is often translated as "diverse". Learn more about the difference between "diferente" and "diverso" below.
diferente(
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)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.
diverso(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (disparate)
a. diverse
En el zoológico tienen una variedad muy diversa de animales.The zoo has a very diverse range of animals.
b. varied
En la pastelería encontramos tartas de diverso tipo.In the patisserie we found varied types of cakes.
c. various
En la carrera de Medicina estudié enfermedades de diversa naturaleza.While in medical school, I studied various types of illnesses.
a. several
Cuando se independizó, Jacinta tuvo que enfrentarte a diversas dificultades.When she became independent, Jacinta had to face several difficulties.
b. various
En la tienda tenían diversas estanterías y no sabía cuál quedaría mejor en mi casa.In the store they had various shelving units and I didn't know which one would work best for my house.
