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A diferencia de...

Unlike... / As opposed to... / In contrast to...

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Notes & Usage:

Used to highlight a contrast between two things or people. Very common in comparisons and descriptions.

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A diferencia de su hermano, ella es muy tranquila.

Unlike her brother, she's very calm.

A diferencia del año pasado, este año ha ido mucho mejor.

As opposed to last year, this year has gone much better.

A diferencia de lo que pensaba, resultó muy fácil.

In contrast to what I thought, it turned out to be very easy.

Esto es a diferencia de aquello.

This is unlike that.