Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Different" in Portuguese: diferente
diferente
Different in Portuguese is diferente. Say é diferente for it is different, and diferente de for different from.
Trying two cafés
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How to pronounce diferente
Say it
jee-feh-REN-chee
/dʒi.fe.ˈɾẽ.tʃi/
jee-feh-REN-chee
"Different" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| diferente | different Default adjective. | Default adjective. |
| é diferente | it is different Simple statement. | Simple statement. |
| diferente de | different from Comparisons. | Comparisons. |
| bem diferente | quite different Stronger contrast. | Stronger contrast. |
How to use diferente in real life
- 1Trying two cafés
Este café é diferente do de ontem.
This coffee is different from yesterday's.
Diferente de.
- 2Outfit choice
Quero algo diferente para a festa.
I want something different for the party.
Shopping.
- 3Accent chat
O sotaque dele é diferente, mas claro.
His accent is different, but clear.
People talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with diferente
Incorrect: É different.
Correct: É diferente.
Portuguese is diferente.
Incorrect: Diferente que o meu.
Correct: Diferente do meu.
Use diferente de (do/da), not que.
Good to know
Diferente stays the same for masculine and feminine singular. Plurals become diferentes. Brazilians also use diferente as mild praise: Que diferente! for something refreshingly new.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Comparing two hostels
ChatPal
Esse hostel é diferente do outro?
Is this hostel different from the other?
You
É diferente: mais quieto e limpo.
It's different: quieter and cleaner.
ChatPal
Ótimo. Diferente do jeito bom.
Great. Different in a good way.
You
Exato.
Exactly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Different" in Portuguese
Different from?
Diferente de…
Gender change?
No in the singular—diferente for both.
Plural?
Diferentes.
Quite different?
Bem diferente.
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