diferencia
fem.noun
1. difference, distinction
quality that distinguishes one thing from another
Common combinations
- diferencia notable — noticeable difference
- gran diferencia — big difference
- diferencia entre dos cosas — difference between two things
- La diferencia entre los dos vestidos es el color.The difference between the two dresses is the color.
- ¿Notas la diferencia entre estas fotos?Do you notice the difference between these photos?
- Un pequeño detalle puede marcar la diferencia.A small detail can make the difference.
2. difference, gap
result of subtraction or gap between quantities
Common combinations
- diferencia de precio — price difference
- diferencia de edad — age difference
- diferencia de cantidad — difference in quantity
- La diferencia entre diez y seis es cuatro.The difference between ten and six is four.
- Hay una gran diferencia de precio entre las dos tiendas.There is a big price difference between the two stores.
- La diferencia de edad es pequeña.The age difference is small.
3. disagreement, difference of opinion
disagreement between people or groups
Common combinations
- diferencias políticas — political differences
- diferencias personales — personal differences
- resolver diferencias — resolve differences
- Tuvieron una diferencia sobre el dinero.They had a disagreement about the money.
- La pareja resolvió sus diferencias.The couple resolved their differences.
- A pesar de sus diferencias, siguen siendo amigos.Despite their differences, they are still friends.
Same root
Phrases with this word