distinguir
distinguir(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
Son tan parecidos que no puedo distinguirlos bien.They are so similar that I can't distinguish them well.
b. to set apart
La lengua distingue a los humanos de los animales.Language sets humans apart from animals.
a. to characterize
El médico explicó los síntomas que distinguen a la enfermedad.The doctor explained the symptoms that characterize the disease.
a. to make out
Es difícil distinguir los detalles de esta pintura.The details of this painting are hard to make out.
4. (to award)
a. to honor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Fue distinguida con un premio por su compromiso de ayudar a los huérfanos.She was honored with an award for her commitment to helping orphans.
b. to honour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Me distinguieron entre mis compañeros de clase por mi esfuerzo.I was honoured among my classmates for my hard work.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
No sabe distinguir entre el bien y el mal.She can't tell the difference between good and evil.
distinguirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to be different from
Tu casa solo se distingue de la mía en el tamaño.Your house is only different from mine in size.
a. to be characterized by
Este trastorno mental se distingue por la aparición de alucinaciones.This mental disorder is characterized by the appearance of hallucinations.
b. to be identified by
Las imitaciones se distinguen por no tener nuestro logo en el reverso.Imitation models can be identified by the absence of our logo on the back.
a. to be visible
A lo lejos se distinguía la silueta de un barco.The shape of a ship was visible in the distance.
9. (to excel)
a. to stand out
Si quieres que te contraten, tienes que distinguirte del resto.If you want them to hire you, you have to stand out from the crowd.
b. to distinguish oneself
Se distinguió por su trabajo en el campo de la ciencia.He distinguished himself for his work in the field of science.
c. to make a name for oneself
Estaba decidido a distinguirse como novelista.He was determined to make a name for himself as a novelist.
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