Spanish Conversation · Level 22
90 words
Spanish word
diversidad
Pronunciation
IPA/diβeɾsiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine noundiversity
Example
En el jardín hay una diversidad de plantas y flores.
In the garden there is a diversity of plants and flowers.
More examples
La diversidad cultural del barrio atrae a muchos visitantes.
The cultural diversity of the neighborhood attracts many visitors.
Core concept
A mix of distinct types, traits, or viewpoints in one collection.
Common phrases
diversidad cultural
cultural diversity
diversidad de opiniones
diversity of opinions
diversidad biológica
biological diversity
Similar words
variedad: Assortment of various types or choices offered within a selection.
mezcla: Blend formed when different components are mixed and intermingled.
Definition in Spanish
Variedad y coexistencia de elementos diferentes en un conjunto, como características, opiniones o especies.
Word origin
Derived from Latin diversitas (from diversus 'different' plus -itas), a noun that denotes the state of being different among members of a group.
Usage tips
- Compared with 'variedad', 'diversidad' emphasizes coexistence of different elements (cultural, biological, or opinion differences), while 'variedad' stresses different options or kinds.
Opposites
- uniformidaduniformitynoun
- homogeneidadhomogeneitynoun
Related words
- diversodiverseadjective
- diversificardiversifyverb
- diversificacióndiversificationnoun