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Italian word

distinto

a grade of 'distinction' in old Italian grading; also 'distinguished / distinct'

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distinct

recognizably different; clear and separate

⚠️ The trap

In the old Italian school grading system (before numerical grades), 'distinto' was the second-highest mark. English 'distinct' means separate or different — not a grade.

To say "recognizably different; clear and separate" in Italian:

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"distinto" in English means:

a grade of 'distinction' in old Italian grading; also 'distinguished / distinct'

Example

"Ho preso 'distinto' in educazione fisica."

"I got a distinction in physical education."

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