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"Different" in Spanish: diferente
diferente
Different in Spanish is diferente. It does not change for gender. Say Es diferente de… for different from.
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How to pronounce diferente
Say it
dee-feh-REN-teh
/di.fe.ˈɾen.te/
dee-feh-REN-teh. Soft r. Stress REN.
"Different" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| diferente | different Same for masculine and feminine. | Same for masculine and feminine. |
| diferentes | different (plural) More than one. | More than one. |
| diferente de | different from Comparisons. | Comparisons. |
| muy diferente | very different Strong contrast. | Strong contrast. |
How to use diferente in real life
- 1Menu choice
Quiero algo diferente hoy.
I want something different today.
Diferente after algo.
- 2Comparing cities
Bogotá es diferente de Miami.
Bogotá is different from Miami.
Diferente de…
- 3Team styles
Ustedes tienen estilos diferentes.
You all have different styles.
Diferentes plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with diferente
Incorrect: Una idea diferentea.
Correct: Una idea diferente.
Do not add -a. Diferente stays the same.
Incorrect: Es diferente a mí. (forced)
Correct: Es diferente de mí.
Prefer diferente de for different from.
Good to know
Good to knowDiferente de is the safer beginner pattern. Diferente a also appears. Distinto/a is a close synonym. Diferentes marks plural people or things.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a new café
ChatPal
Probemos un lugar diferente.
Let’s try a different place.
You
Sí. Quiero algo diferente cerca.
Yes. I want something different nearby.
ChatPal
Este barrio es diferente, ¿no?
This neighborhood is different, right?
You
Mucho. Me gusta el ruido.
A lot. I like the noise.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Different" in Spanish
Does diferente change for gender?
No. Diferente is the same for men and women. Plural: diferentes.
Different from?
Diferente de…
How do I pronounce diferente?
dee-feh-REN-teh. Stress REN.
Distinto or diferente?
Both mean different. Diferente is the safer default.
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