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"Different from" is a phrase which is often translated as "diferente de", and "to" is a preposition which is often translated as "a". Learn more about the difference between "different from" and "to" below.
different from(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. diferente de
The Spanish spoken here is different from the one spoken in Argentina.El español que se habla aquí es diferente del que se habla en Argentina.
b. diferente a
You're not so different from me. We both want the best for our families.No eres tan diferente a mí. Ambos queremos lo mejor para nuestras familias.
c. distinto de
Our restaurant hopes to offer something different from the others.Nuestro restaurante espera ofrecer algo distinto de los demás.
d. distinto a
Shawn has trouble making friends because he's different from other kids.Shawn tiene dificultad en hacer amigos porque es distinto a otros niños.
to(
tu
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
2. (as far as)
a. hasta
I would run to your house right now just to see you!¡Correría hasta tu casa ahora mismo solo para verte!
a. por
The birth ratio is 107 boys to 100 girls.La proporción de nacimientos es de 107 niños por 100 niñas.
9. (in toasts)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I learned to drive when I was 17.Aprendí a manejar a los 17 años.
We need to work faster.Tenemos que trabajar más rápido.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I didn't want to tell you but I felt I had to.No quería decírtelo pero me vi obligada a hacerlo.
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to.Es mi fiesta y lloraré si quiero.
