differ

differ(
dih
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fuhr
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An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. diferir
Despite being twins, their personalities differ in many ways.A pesar de ser gemelas, sus personalidades difieren en muchos aspectos.
b. ser distinto
The director's first movies differ quite a bit from his current ones.Las primeras películas del director son bastante distintas de las recientes.
c. ser diferente
Though they are neighbors and speak the same language, the two countries differ in culture.Aunque los dos países son vecinos y hablan el mismo idioma, son diferentes en términos de sus culturas.
d. diferenciarse
My girlfriend and I differ in that she likes funny movies, and I like dramatic ones.Mi novia y yo nos diferenciamos en que a ella le gustan la películas cómicas, y a mí las dramáticas.
a. discrepar
The two senators usually differ on issues of foreign policy.Los dos senadores normalmente discrepan en cuestiones de política exterior.
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