Meaning
different, distinct
- clear
- distinguished, refined
In a sentence
Sono due idee distinte, non la stessa cosa.
They are two distinct ideas, not the same thing.
Hai sentito un suono distinto dalla cucina?
Did you hear a clear sound from the kitchen?
Al matrimonio era molto distinto e tranquillo.
At the wedding he was very refined and calm.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| distinto | masculine · singular |
| distinta | feminine · singular |
| distinti | masculine · plural |
| distinte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use distinto after essere for “different from”: Sono distinto da lui is rare; prefer diverso da lui.
- For “clear” in speech or writing, distinto sounds formal; chiaro is the everyday choice.
- As “refined/distinguished,” distinto is literary or formal; elegante or raffinato are more common in conversation.