Spanish Conversation · Level 12
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Spanish word
variar
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈɾjaɾ/
Meaning
- verbchange
Example
Los precios varían según la temporada.
Prices change according to the season.
More examples
Las opiniones varían entre generaciones.
Opinions vary between generations.
Core concept
Wavy line of fluctuating values.
Common phrases
variar según
vary according to
variar entre
vary between
hacer variar
cause to vary
Similar words
cambiar: Becomes a different state or form, often by an intentional or specific action.
subir: Increases in height, level, or quantity.
bajar: Decreases in height, level, or quantity.
Definition in Spanish
Experimentar o provocar modificaciones en intensidad, forma o cantidad, con énfasis en la variación más que en el cambio intencional.
Word origin
From Latin variāre, from varius 'varied', the verb denotes undergoing or causing modifications in intensity, form, or amount with emphasis on variation rather than deliberate change.
Usage tips
- Variar commonly describes natural fluctuation or differences across instances, while cambiar usually implies an intentional or specific change.
Other meanings
- fluctuateverb
- differverb
- alterverb
Opposites
- permanecerremainverb
- estabilizarstabilizeverb