Distinto describes things that are not the same or an alternative choice.

The idea

Use distinto, distinta, distintos or distintas to agree with the noun.

Examples

  • Los dos libros tienen títulos distintos.The two books have different titles.
  • Ana busca una ruta distinta.Ana is looking for a different route.
  • Esta respuesta es distinta de la anterior.This answer is different from the previous one.
  • Vivimos en barrios distintos.We live in different neighborhoods.
  • Las dos sillas son distintas.The two chairs are different.
  • Cada persona tiene una idea distinta.Each person has a different idea.

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Watch out

Distinto de can introduce what something differs from.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the adjective agreeing with ruta: Ana busca una ruta ___. (distinta / distinto)

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    distinta

    Ruta is feminine singular, so use distinta.

  2. Choose the adjective agreeing with títulos: Los libros tienen títulos ___. (distintos / distintas)

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    distintos

    Títulos is masculine plural, so use distintos.

  3. Choose the adjective matching the comparison: Las respuestas no son iguales: son ___. (distintas / iguales)

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    distintas

    Answers that are not equal are distintas.

Use it today

Compare two answers and describe an alternative route.