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distinto

distinct

adjective dee-STEEN-toh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: Latin distinctus, past participle of distinguere

Also means

distinguished

Usage Note

Distinto can mean clearly separate (due questioni distinte — two distinct issues) or refined and dignified (un signore distinto — a distinguished gentleman). In the plural distinti saluti it forms the standard formal letter closing ('yours faithfully'), so a learner will encounter it constantly in correspondence.

Examples

"I due problemi sono completamente distinti."

Natural Translation

The two problems are completely distinct.

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