diferente
different
Que no es igual a otra cosa o persona; que tiene algo distinto.
Definition & meaning
Diferente means different, distinct, or unlike. It describes someone or something that is not the same as another person or thing.
- Este libro es diferente. — This book is different.
- Son diferentes entre sí. — They are different from each other.
It can also mean various or several when used before a plural noun:
- Visitamos diferentes ciudades. — We visited several cities.
Grammar & Word origin
Diferente is an adjective with the same form for masculine and feminine nouns. Its plural is diferentes.
It comes from Latin differens, meaning “differing” or “distinct.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- distinto — “distinct” or “different”; often interchangeable, though it can emphasize a clear distinction.
- diverso — “diverse” or “varied”; often emphasizes variety within a group.
- igual — “the same” or “equal”; the opposite when things are alike.
- idéntico — “identical”; stronger than igual, indicating an exact match.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Cada persona es diferente.adjective
Each person is different.
Mi hermano y yo tenemos gustos diferentes.adjective
My brother and I have different tastes.
Mi respuesta es diferente a la tuya.adjective
My answer is different from yours.
Ella quiere un color diferente para su habitación.adjective
She wants a different color for her room.
Nos gustan colores diferentes.adjective
We like different colors.
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