Meaning
distinction
- distinction, difference
- refinement, elegance
- honour, distinction
In a sentence
C'è una distinzione chiara tra lavoro e vita privata.
There is a clear distinction between work and private life.
Hai notato una distinzione nel prezzo dei due modelli?
Did you notice a difference in the price of the two models?
Ha ricevuto una distinzione per il suo lavoro.
He received an honor for his work.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| distinzione | feminine · singular |
| distinzioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use distinzione for a conceptual difference or social elegance; for a physical or visual difference, differenza is often more natural.
- Fare una distinzione means “to make a distinction.” Don’t translate English “distinction” mechanically in every context.
- In legal or social contexts, distinzione can mean “discrimination,” but discriminazione is more common and clearer in modern usage.