distintos
“distintos” means “different” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
different, separate
Also: various
📝 In Action
Ellos tienen gustos musicales completamente distintos.
A2They have completely different musical tastes.
Necesitamos dos proyectos distintos para la presentación.
B1We need two separate projects for the presentation.
Los resultados fueron distintos a lo que esperábamos.
B1The results were different from what we were expecting.
different ones, various things
📝 In Action
Ya probé esos, pero quiero ver los distintos.
B2I already tried those, but I want to see the different ones (the other ones).
No sé qué elegir, todos son distintos.
C1I don't know what to choose, they are all different (things).
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Quick Quiz: distintos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'distintos' to agree with the noun?
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Comes from the Latin word *distinctus*, which was the past tense form of the verb *distinguere* (meaning 'to separate' or 'to mark off'). It has always carried the core meaning of being clearly separate or unique.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'distintos' and 'diferentes'?
They are often interchangeable. However, 'distintos' often emphasizes a quality of being unique, separate, or clearly set apart, while 'diferentes' is the more general term for 'not the same.'
How do I know when to use 'distintos' versus 'distintas'?
The ending must match the gender of the thing you are describing. If you are describing masculine plural nouns (like 'libros' or 'trabajos'), use 'distintos'. If you are describing feminine plural nouns (like 'mesas' or 'opiniones'), use 'distintas'.