No. 3,254 in Portuguese
distinção
"Distinção" means "distinction" in English, referring to a difference or special recognition.
In a sentence
Ele recebeu uma distinção especial pelo seu trabalho inovador.
He received a special distinction for his innovative work.
Here, 'distinção' is used to denote an extraordinary recognition or honor given for someone's achievements.
É importante fazer uma distinção clara entre os conceitos apresentados.
It's important to make a clear distinction between the presented concepts.
In this sentence, 'distinção' refers to the act of differentiating or distinguishing between ideas or elements.
A distinção entre os dois produtos não é facilmente perceptível.
The distinction between the two products is not easily noticeable.
The word 'distinção' is employed to describe the difference or variance observed between two items.
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