Spanish word

diversificación

Pronunciation

IPA/diβeɾsifikaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine noundiversification

Example

La diversificación de la dieta mejora la salud.

Dietary diversification improves health.

Illustration for diversificación (diversification)

More examples

Muchos intentan la diversificación de pasatiempos para no aburrirse.

Many people try diversification of hobbies to avoid getting bored.

Core concept

The process of introducing a wider range of options.

Common phrases

  • la diversificación de pasatiempos

    diversification of hobbies

  • la diversificación de responsabilidades

    diversification of responsibilities

Similar words

diversidad: Presence of a wide range of distinct kinds or traits.
variedad: Availability of multiple different items or types to choose from.
alternativa: An alternative choice that can be selected instead of others.
selección: A set of items selected from several options.

Definition in Spanish

Señala la acción o efecto de hacer algo más variado o con más opciones.

Word origin

Derived from Latin diversus 'different' combined with the verb-forming suffix -ficar (from Late Latin facere 'to make') and -ción, indicating the process or effect of making something more varied.

Usage tips

  • The word is written with an accent on the o (diversificación) and is stressed on the final syllable -ción, and it usually sounds more formal than variedad in conversation.

Opposites

Related words

  • diversificardiversifyverb
  • diversificadodiversifiedadjective

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