What does distinto in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word distinto in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use distinto in Italian.

The word distinto in Italian means separate, distinct, distinct, clear, distinguished, refined, stands, stalls, distinguish, discern, recognize, mark, label, distinguish, stand out, stand out. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word distinto

separate, distinct

aggettivo (separato)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Le due sorelle hanno deciso di andare a vivere in due case distinte.
The two sisters decided to go to live in two separate houses.

distinct, clear

aggettivo (chiaro,in evidenza)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Apprezzo molto il tratto distinto di queste incisioni.
I really like the clear mark of these incisions.

distinguished, refined

aggettivo (raffinato, alto livello)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Chi è quel signore distinto che è appena entrato nel ristorante?
Who's that classy man that just came into the restaurant?

stands, stalls

sostantivo maschile (posto a sedere)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Sono riuscito a recuperare due distinti in tribuna per il prossimo incontro di campionato.
I managed to get hold of two tickets in the stands for the next league match.

distinguish, discern

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (discernere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Non sempre è facile distinguere il bene dal male.
It's not always easy to distinguish the good from the bad.

recognize

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (riconoscere, individuare) (US)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Vedevo solo delle ombre che non riuscivo a distinguere.
I only saw some shadows that I couldn't recognize.

mark, label

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (contrassegnare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ho distinto con una croce le casse da spedire.
I marked the boxes to be shipped with an X.

distinguish

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (caratterizzare)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
L'intelletto distingue l'uomo dal resto del genere animale.
Intelligence is what distinguishes man from the rest of the animal kingdom.

stand out

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (avere caratteristiche)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Quest'automobile si distingue per eleganza e comfort.
The elegance and comfort of this car make it stand out.

stand out

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (essere eccezionale)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Giovanna si è davvero distinta alla corsa campestre!
Giovanna really stands out in cross-country!

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