distinct

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BrE /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ AmE /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

adjective en → es

1 DIFFERENT [attributive, predicative] B1

clearly different from other things or people; not similar to them

diferente, distintivo

  • be distinct from something/somebody

Collocations distinct features · a distinct difference

  • The new model has several distinct features.

    El nuevo modelo tiene varias características distintas.

2 CLEAR [attributive, predicative] B1

clear and easy to see, hear or understand; not confused with other things

claro, distinto

  • be distinct from something/somebody

Collocations distinct sound · a distinct voice

  • The sound of the doorbell was very distinct.

    El sonido de la campanilla era muy claro.

3 INDIVIDUAL [attributive, predicative] B2

showing that someone or something is separate from other people or things; individual

individual, particular

  • be distinct from something/somebody

Collocations distinct identity · a distinct personality

  • Each person has a distinct identity.

    Cada persona tiene una identidad individual.

4 SEPARATE [attributive, predicative] B2

separate and different from other things or people; not mixed with them

separado, distinto

  • be distinct from something/somebody

Collocations distinct groups · a distinct group of people

  • There are several distinct groups in the community.

    Existen varios grupos separados en la comunidad.