"Indistinto" is an adjective.
/indisˈtinto/
"Indistinto" is used in the Spanish language to indicate a lack of distinction or differentiation between things. It can describe a situation or condition where choices or outcomes do not matter because they are seen as equivalent or irrelevant. The term is relatively common in both oral and written contexts, though it might be more frequently found in formal writing or discussions.
No importa el color, para mí son indistintos.
(It doesn't matter the color; for me, they are indistinct.)
En este caso, los resultados son indistintos, todos llevan al mismo fin.
(In this case, the results are indistinct; they all lead to the same end.)
Todos los caminos parecen indistintos en esta parte del bosque.
(All the paths seem indistinct in this part of the forest.)
The term "indistinto" is not commonly used in specific idiomatic expressions, but it can contribute to various phrases conveying indifference or lack of distinction. Here are a few example sentences:
Para él, los detalles son indistintos cuando se trata de tomar decisiones.
(For him, the details are indistinct when it comes to making decisions.)
En este tipo de trabajo, los métodos son indistintos siempre que lleguen al resultado deseado.
(In this type of work, the methods are indistinct as long as they achieve the desired result.)
La opinión de ambos parece indistinta en el contexto de la discusión.
(The opinion of both seems indistinct in the context of the discussion.)
The word "indistinto" derives from the Latin "indistinctus," which means "not distinguishable" or "not set apart." The prefix "in-" conveys negation, while "distinctus" refers to something distinguishable.