Spanish word

variado

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈɾjaðo/

Meaning

  • adjectivevarious

Example

He probado platos variados.

I have tried various dishes.

Illustration for variado (various)

More examples

Durante la semana hubo actividades variadas para los estudiantes.

During the week there were diverse activities for the students.

Core concept

A patchwork quilt made of many different fabrics and patterns joined into one piece.

Common phrases

  • actividades variadas

    diverse activities

  • opciones variadas

    diverse options

  • opiniones variadas

    diverse opinions

Similar words

diverso: Includes a broad range of clearly different kinds or categories.
distinto: Shows a distinct nature or character that clearly differs from others.
mixto: Brings different elements together into one mixed whole.

Definition in Spanish

Que tiene variedad en su tipo, forma o contenido dentro de un mismo conjunto.

Word origin

The word comes from Latin varius 'different' via the verb variare and the past-participle formation with -ado, yielding an adjective meaning 'consisting of varied elements'.

Usage tips

  • Unlike varios, which means several separate items, variado describes variety inside a single thing (una caja variada versus varios objetos).

Other meanings

  • diverseadjective
  • variedadjective

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