Spanish Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Spanish word
indistinto
Pronunciation
IPA/indisˈtinto/
Meaning
- adjectiveindifferent
Example
En ese tema me es indistinto.
On that matter, I'm indifferent.
More examples
Para mí es indistinto si llueve o hace sol.
All the same to me whether it rains or is sunny.
Core concept
A lineup of identical choices with no preferred option.
Common phrases
para mí es indistinto
all the same to me
a mí me es indistinto
all the same to me
Similar words
indiferente: Shows little emotion or concern about something, presenting a neutral, unconcerned stance.
igual: Indicates no difference between options, so any outcome is equally acceptable.
desinteresado: Displays lack of interest or attention toward a topic, without engagement.
apático: Exhibits low energy and weak emotional response, with little motivation to act.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa que algo no provoca preferencia ni interés por parte del hablante, de modo que varias opciones resultan equivalentes.
Word origin
From Latin in- 'not' and distinctus 'distinguished', indistinto originally meant 'not distinguished' and in Spanish denotes that several options are equivalent for the speaker.
Usage tips
- More common in writing or formal contexts than in casual speech, where people typically say 'me da igual' or 'no me importa' instead.
Opposites
- interesadointerestedadjective
- relevanterelevantadjective
Related words
- indistintamenteindiscriminatelyadverb