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be distinct

[/biː dɪˈstɪŋkt/]
verb phrase
ser distinto
1. to be clearly different or recognizable as separate from something else
The two species are distinct in their physical characteristics.
As duas espécies são distintas em suas características físicas.
2. to stand out or be noticeable as unique or separate
Her writing style is distinct and easily recognizable.
Seu estilo de escrita é distinto e facilmente reconhecível.
3. to be clearly defined or unmistakable
There is a distinct difference between the two proposals.
Há uma diferença distinta entre as duas propostas.
Synonyms
be differentbe separatebe uniquestand outbe recognizablebe unmistakable
Antonyms
be similarbe identicalbe the samebe indistinctblend in

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser distinto
standard usage
São Paulo
ser distinto
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser distinto
standard usage
Portugal
ser distinto
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand out from the crowd
be a far cry from
be worlds apart
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