Spanish Conversation · Level 154
30 words
Spanish word
diferenciación
Pronunciation
IPA/difeɾenθjaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine noundistinction
Example
La diferenciación entre los dos sonidos es clara.
The distinction between the two sounds is clear.
More examples
La diferenciación entre tareas facilita la organización del día.
The distinction between tasks makes organizing the day easier.
Core concept
Highlighting the differences that separate similar items.
Common phrases
diferenciación entre
distinction between
diferenciación evidente
clear distinction
Similar words
diferencia: Recognizes and indicates how two or more items differ.
distinción: Establishes a distinction based on a defining characteristic.
matiz: Signals a subtle shade of meaning or feeling.
contraste: Presents differences so that they stand out clearly.
Definition in Spanish
Proceso o resultado de identificar y señalar diferencias entre dos o más elementos.
Word origin
Diferenciación is the noun formed from the verb diferenciar and ultimately from Latin differentia 'difference', and it names the process or result of identifying differences.
Usage tips
- Diferenciación is mainly used in academic or technical contexts, while in everyday speech speakers generally use diferencia or the verb diferenciar instead.
Other meanings
- differentiationnoun
Opposites
- homogeneizaciónhomogenizationnoun
- uniformidaduniformitynoun
Related words
- diferenciardistinguishverb
- diferenciadodifferentiatedadjective