Spanish Conversation · Level 91
59 words
Spanish word
variable
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈɾjaβle/
Meaning
- adjectivevariable
Example
El precio es variable.
The price is variable.
More examples
El precio puede ser variable según la temporada.
The price may be variable depending on the season.
Core concept
A graph line rising and falling.
Common phrases
precio variable
variable price
tarifa variable
variable rate
salario variable
variable salary
Similar words
cambiante: Changes steadily over time, following an ongoing transformation.
inestable: Lacks stability and easily moves into different states.
inconstante: Shows inconsistent behavior, changing without a regular pattern.
oscilante: Oscillates rhythmically, moving repeatedly between extremes.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiende a cambiar o a presentar variaciones según el tiempo, las condiciones o los casos.
Word origin
The Spanish adjective variable comes from Latin variabilis, formed from the verb variāre 'to change' plus the suffix -bilis meaning 'capable of', and originally meant 'that can change'.
Usage tips
- In statements about tendencies Spanish typically uses ser with variable (es variable) rather than estar, because ser marks general qualities or habitual states.