Spanish word

diferente

Pronunciation

IPA/difeˈɾente/

Meaning

  • adjectivedifferent

Example

Este libro es diferente.

This book is different.

Illustration for diferente (different)

More examples

Tiene un punto de vista diferente sobre el tema.

He has a different point of view on the matter.

Core concept

Two shirts laid side by side, one striped and one plain.

Common phrases

  • punto de vista diferente

    different point of view

  • opinión diferente

    different opinion

  • algo diferente

    something different

Similar words

distinto: Clearly different in an obvious, easily noticed way.
otro: A separate member of the same kind or an additional option within a group.
diverso: Made of multiple kinds or categories so it does not form a single uniform type.
variado: Containing a mix of different elements or styles, producing a nonuniform whole.

Definition in Spanish

Que presenta una cualidad o aspecto distinto respecto a otra cosa.

Word origin

From Latin differens, the present participle of differre 'to carry apart', formed from dis- 'apart' and ferre 'to carry', originally meaning 'being apart'.

Usage tips

  • Diferente highlights a distinct quality (un libro diferente) while otro usually means 'another', so diferente signals that two things are not the same.

Other meanings

  • anotheradjective

Opposites

Related words

  • diferenciadifferencenoun
  • diferentementedifferentlyadverb

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