distinguish

to notice or recognize the difference between two things or people

reconocer, distinguir entre

• distinguish A from B

Collocations distinguish between similar ideas · distinguish one thing from another

• It's difficult to distinguish the twins from each other.

  Es difícil distinguir a los gemelos entre sí.

to make something noticeable or clear by emphasizing it

destacar, resaltar

• distinguish A from B

Collocations distinguish oneself in a competition · distinguish one's work by its quality

• She distinguished herself as an excellent leader.

  Ella se destacó como una excelente líder.

to put something into a particular class or category based on its characteristics

clasificar, categorizar

• distinguish A from B

Collocations distinguish a species of bird · distinguish one type of wine from another

• Scientists can distinguish this species from others by its markings.

  Los científicos pueden clasificar esta especie por sus marcas.

to recognize someone or something as being of high quality or importance

reconocer, destacar

• distinguish A from B

Collocations distinguish a work of art · distinguish an important person

• The museum distinguishes this painting as one of the best in its collection.

  El museo destaca esta pintura como una de las mejores en su colección.

to recognize the importance or significance of something

reconocer, apreciar

• distinguish A from B

Collocations distinguish a historical event · distinguish the importance of an issue

• The speech distinguished the importance of education in society.

  El discurso destacó la importancia de la educación en la sociedad.

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

reconocer, distinguir entre

• distinguish A from B

Collocations distinguish between two theories · distinguish one argument from another

• The committee distinguished the merits of both proposals.

  El comité reconoció las ventajas de ambas propuestas.

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

reconocer, distinguir entre

• distinguish A from B

Collocations distinguish between two theories · distinguish one argument from another

• The judge distinguished the case on its merits.

  El juez reconoció el caso por sus méritos.

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

reconocer, distinguir entre

• distinguish A from B

Collocations distinguish between two theories · distinguish one argument from another

• The expert distinguished the characteristics of each species.

  El experto reconoció las características de cada especie.