distinction

a difference between two or more things, especially one that is important and noticeable

diferencia, distinción

• distinction between A and B

Collocations make a distinction between · a clear/distinct/distinctive distinction

• There is no real distinction between the two theories.

  No hay una verdadera diferencia entre las dos teorías.

an achievement or success, especially in education or work

mérito, logro

• gain/win a distinction

Collocations a distinction in something · win/gain a distinction for doing something

• She gained a distinction in her final exams.

  Ella obtuvo un mérito en sus exámenes finales.

a quality or feature that makes someone or something different from others and better than them

distinción, cualidad destacada

• have a distinction

Collocations a distinction in something · distinguirse por algo

• The house has many architectural distinctions.

  La casa tiene muchas distinciones arquitectónicas.

to recognize or notice the difference between two things

distinguir, reconocer la diferencia entre

• distinction A from B

Collocations make a distinction between · distinguir algo de algo

• It is difficult to make a distinction between the two styles.

  Es difícil distinguir entre los dos estilos.

an honor or award given for an achievement, especially in education or work

mérito, condecoración

• gain/win a distinction

Collocations a distinction for doing something · ganar un mérito por algo

• He won a distinction for his work in the field.

  Él ganó un mérito por su trabajo en el campo.

to make something different or noticeable from other things

destacar, resaltar

• distinction A from B

Collocations distinguir algo de algo · resaltar la diferencia entre

• The color of the walls distinguishes this room from the others.

  El color de las paredes destaca este cuarto de los demás.

a quality or feature that makes someone or something different from others and better than them, especially in a positive way

distinción, cualidad destacada

• have a distinction

Collocations distinguirse por algo · tener una distinción en algo

• The company distinguishes itself by its excellent customer service.

  La empresa se destaca por su excelente servicio al cliente.

to recognize or notice the difference between two things, especially in a formal way

distinguir, reconocer la diferencia entre

• distinction A from B

Collocations make a distinction between · reconocer la diferencia entre

• The court made a distinction between legal and illegal activities.

  El tribunal reconoció la diferencia entre actividades legales e ilegales.