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B1 — Intermediateadjective

distinto

distinct, distinguished, separate

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

separatodiversoeleganteraffinato

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

confusougualeindistintocomune

Usage note

'Separato' = separate. 'Diverso' = different. 'Distinto' can also mean distinguished/refined: 'un signore distinto' = a distinguished gentleman.

Example

"Sono due concetti distinti che non vanno confusi."

"These are two distinct concepts that should not be confused."

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