Meaning
different, differing, dissimilar, unlike
In a sentence
Oggi mi sento differente dal solito.
Today I feel different than usual.
Perché hai scelto una strada differente?
Why did you choose a different road?
Il finale è stato differente da quello previsto.
The ending was different from what was expected.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| differente | masculine · singular |
| differente | feminine · singular |
| differenti | masculine · plural |
| differenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often interchangeable with diverso, but differente can sound slightly more formal or explicit in careful writing.
- Usually followed by da: differente da me. Learners often copy English and use di incorrectly here.
- It agrees in gender and number: differente, differenti. The singular form is the same for masculine and feminine.