distinguished [dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt]
distinguished(
dihs
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tihng
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gwihsht
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (outstanding)
a. distinguido
She received an award from the mayor for her distinguished service to the community.El alcalde le otorgó un premio por su distinguido servicio a la comunidad.
2. (refined)
a. distinguido
A very distinguished looking gentleman was sitting at a table by the window.Un caballero de aspecto muy distinguido estaba sentado en una mesa junto al ventanal.
distinguished
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (person, performance, career)
a. destacado(a)
2. (air)
a. distinguido(a)
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