English-Spanish translations for distinction

• distinción
  Tal distinción es fundamental. This is a fundamental distinction.
  No debería hacerse esa distinción. There should be no such distinction.
  ¿Cómo puede justificar esta distinción? How can you justify this distinction?

Definition of distinction

• That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination
• Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished

Examples

• There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking
• She had the distinction of meeting the Queen

Related words

• contradistinction
• distinction without a difference
• mark of distinction
• without distinction of