distinción
distinction, difference
noun dees-teen-SYOHN Less Common
Origin: From Latin distinctionem.
Also means
honour, award
Usage Note
Distinción covers both the sense of a logical difference (sin distinción de raza = 'regardless of race') and the sense of an honour or mark of excellence (recibió una distinción = 'received an award'). It also carries the connotation of elegance or refinement (una persona de distinción). Context disambiguates these senses clearly.
Examples
"Habla con una distinción que impresiona a todos."
Natural Translation
She speaks with a distinction that impresses everyone.
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