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"Differently" is an adverb which is often translated as "de manera diferente", and "different" is an adjective which is often translated as "diferente". Learn more about the difference between "differently" and "different" below.
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. de manera diferente
If this is going to work, we're going to have to do something differently.Para que esto funcione, vamos a tener que hacer algo de manera diferente.
b. de forma distinta
I'm trying to live my life differently, but it's hard to change.Estoy intentando vivir mi vida de forma distinta, pero es difícil cambiar.
c. de modo distinto
Well, we think differently in this regard, and we are trying to come to an agreement.Bueno, pensamos de modo distinto en este aspecto y estamos procurando llegar a un acuerdo.
a. de otro modo
If only I hadn't said that, things would have turned out differently.Si no hubiera dicho eso, las cosas habrían resultado de otro modo.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
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a. diferente
We need a different password for our wireless network.Necesitamos una contraseña diferente para nuestra red inalámbrica.
b. distinto
You look different. Did you get a haircut?Te ves distinta. ¿Te has cortado el pelo?
a. varios
There are different ways of tackling this problem.Hay varias maneras de abordar este problema.
a. original
You put mayonnaise in your soup? Now, that's different.¿Le pones mayonesa a la sopa? Qué original.
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