Marvo Dict en → es · Español

difference

S2 W1

BrE /ˈdɪfərəns/ AmE /ˈdɪfrəns/

noun en → es

1 DISTINCTION [singular] A2

the way in which two or more things are not the same; a distinguishing feature

diferencia, distinción

  • there is a difference between A and B

Collocations make a difference · notice the difference

  • There's no real difference between them.

    No hay una verdadera diferencia entre ellos.

2 CHANGE [singular] B1

the way in which something changes or develops over time; a change from one state to another

cambio, variación

  • make a difference

Collocations a big difference · notice the difference

  • The new system has made a real difference.

    El nuevo sistema ha hecho una verdadera diferencia.

1 AMOUNT [singular] B2

the amount by which two numbers or amounts are not the same; an arithmetic subtraction

diferencia, resta

  • what is the difference between A and B

Collocations a big difference · calculate the difference

  • What's the difference between 10 and 6?

    ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 10 y 6?

2 DISTANCE [singular] B1

the distance or amount of space between two places; the gap or interval in time, degree, etc.

distancia, espacio

  • what is the difference between A and B

Collocations a big difference · notice the difference

  • There's a long distance between them.

    Hay una gran distancia entre ellos.

3 OPINION [singular] B2

a different opinion or view; disagreement

discrepancia, diferencia de opinión

  • have a difference of opinion

Collocations difference of opinion · agree to disagree

  • They had a difference of opinion about the plan.

    Tuvieron una diferencia de opinión sobre el plan.

4 PERSON [singular] C1

a person or thing that is different from others; an individual case

persona diferente, caso particular

  • each to his own

Collocations a difference person · make a difference

  • She's quite the difference.

    Ella es bastante diferente.

5 VARIETY [singular] B2

a variety or range of different things; a selection

variedad, selección

  • have a wide difference

Collocations wide difference · a range of differences

  • There's a wide difference in the products.

    Hay una gran variedad de productos.

6 DISTINCT [singular] B2

clearly different or distinct; separate and noticeable

distinto, notorio

  • be a difference

Collocations make a difference · notice the difference

  • There's a clear difference in their attitudes.

    Hay una clara diferencia en sus actitudes.