No. 738 in Portuguese
diferença
The Portuguese word "diferença" means "difference" in English.
In a sentence
Existe uma grande diferença entre os dois métodos.
There is a big difference between the two methods.
Here, 'diferença' is used as a noun to represent variance or distinctness between items.
Essa pequena diferença no tom muda completamente o significado.
This small difference in tone changes the meaning entirely.
In this sentence, 'diferença' indicates a minor variation that results in a significant outcome, emphasizing its impact despite being minimal.
Você percebeu a diferença no sabor entre as duas sopas?
Did you notice the difference in taste between the two soups?
Here, 'diferença' is applied to signify a detectable variance in sensory experience, illustrating its use in comparing tangible characteristics.
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