Spanish Conversation · Level 59
74 words
Spanish word
variedad
Pronunciation
IPA/baɾjeˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounvariety
Example
Hay una gran variedad de frutas en el mercado.
There is a wide variety of fruits at the market.
More examples
Me gusta la variedad de platos que ofrece este restaurante.
I like the variety of dishes that this restaurant offers.
Core concept
Assortment of different fruits on a market stall.
Common phrases
gran variedad de
great variety of
amplia variedad de
wide variety of
variedad de sabores
variety of flavors
Similar words
tipo: A single type identified by characteristic traits.
categoría: A categorical division for sorting or organizing similar items.
gama: A spread of related options within one product class or range.
Definition in Spanish
Existencia de distintas clases o modalidades dentro de un conjunto.
Word origin
From Latin varietas (varius 'various' + suffix -tas), originally naming the state or quality of being various.
Usage tips
- Commonly used in the phrase 'una gran variedad de...' to mean a wide range, and in agricultural contexts it can denote a specific cultivar or named variety.