What does distinto in Spanish mean?

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

The word distinto in Spanish means different, different, clear, different from, not be the same as, different, funny. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word distinto

different

adjetivo (no igual)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El vino y la cerveza son bebidas de distinta naturaleza.
Wine and beer are different kinds of beverages.

different

adjetivo (que no es el mismo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El jefe volvió por la tarde en un auto distinto.
The boss came back in the afternoon in a different car.

clear

adjetivo (formal (claro, inteligible)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El orador se expresa adecuadamente con una voz distinta.
The speaker expresses himself properly with a clear voice.

different from

(diferente de)

Quiero mostrarte una película distinta a todas las que has visto.
I want to show you a film different from all those you've already seen.

not be the same as

(diferente que)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Es distinto prometer que cumplir.
Promising is not the same as fulfilling.

different

adjetivo (diversos)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
En el parque puedes ver distintas razas de perro.
You can see different breeds of dogs in the park.

funny

adverbio (de manera diferente) (colloquial)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Con esos zapatos caminas distinto.
You walk funny in those shoes.

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