discrete

separate and distinct from others of the same type; not joined to other similar things

distinto, separado, independiente

• discrete items/objects

Collocations discrete units · discrete components

• The data is stored in discrete files.

  Los datos se almacenan en archivos separados.

clearly different or separate from others; not confused with other things

distinto, claro, evidente

• discrete features/characteristics

Collocations discrete characteristics · discrete elements

• The discrete features of the painting are its use of color and light.

  Las características distintas del cuadro son su uso de colores y luz.

not dependent on or connected with other things; independent and separate

independiente, aislado, separado

• discrete systems/processes

Collocations discrete processes · discrete systems

• Each department operates as a discrete unit.

  Cada departamento opera como una unidad independiente.

careful not to say or do anything that might cause problems; careful and private

discreto, prudente, cauteloso

• be discrete about something

Collocations discrete behavior · discrete actions

• She was very discrete about her private life.

  Ella fue muy discreta con su vida privada.