What is the Spanish word for "distinction"?

Learn how to say "distinction" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

distinction

Spanish

distinción

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Alternative translations of "distinction"

diferencia
distinto
mérito
honor

Examples of how to use "distinction" in Spanish

English
There is a clear distinction between the two.
Spanish
Hay una clara distinción entre los dos.
English
She made a clear distinction between facts.
Spanish
Ella hizo una distinción clara entre los hechos.
English
There is a fine distinction in meaning.
Spanish
Existe una fina distinción en el significado.
English
They awarded him a distinction for excellence.
Spanish
Le otorgaron un reconocimiento por excelencia.
English
Can you see the distinction here?
Spanish
¿Puedes ver la distinción aquí?

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