English–Spanish

“difference” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/difeˈɾenθja/

Example

No veo la diferencia entre los dos.

I don't see the difference between the two.

Illustration for diferencia (difference)

How to say “difference” in Spanish

“Difference” in Spanish is diferencia.

Mismatch or discrepancy between two situations or outcomes.

Full entry for diferencia: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with diferencia

Un pequeño gesto puede hacer la diferencia.

A small gesture can make a difference.

Tips for using diferencia

  • The noun covers both an observable gap and a calculated subtraction, so 'la diferencia en la puntuación' can mean the score gap or the subtraction result.

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