unlike

S2 W2

BrE /ʌnˈlaɪk/ AmE /ʌnˈlaɪk/

preposition en → es

1 DIFFERENT FROM [preposition + noun] A2

used for comparing two people or things and showing that they are different from each other

diferente de, a diferencia de

  • unlike somebody/something

Collocations unlike most people · unlike other animals

  • Unlike her sister, she is very outgoing.

    A diferencia de su hermana, ella es muy extrovertida.

2 IN CONTRAST TO [preposition + clause] B1

used for introducing a statement that contrasts with what has just been said or written

a diferencia de, en contraste con

  • unlike something

Collocations unlike what was expected · unlike previous years

  • Unlike what I had planned, the meeting started late.

    A diferencia de lo que había planeado, la reunión comenzó tarde.