Spanish Conversation · Level 14
89 words
Spanish word
varios
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbaɾjos/
Meaning
- adjectiveseveral
Example
Tengo varios libros en casa.
I have several books at home.
More examples
He llamado a varios amigos para salir esta noche.
I have called several friends to go out tonight.
Core concept
An indeterminate plural group of items.
Common phrases
varios libros
several books
varios amigos
several friends
varios días
several days
varios motivos
several reasons
Similar words
alguno: One or some unspecified item or person taken from a larger group.
poco: A small amount or a few items.
mucho: A very large amount or many items or people.
Definition in Spanish
Señala una cantidad indeterminada de elementos en plural y concuerda en género y número con el sustantivo.
Word origin
From Latin varius 'varied', Spanish formed the adjective vario and uses its plural forms varios/varias to mark an unspecified plural that agrees in gender and number with the noun.
Usage tips
- Used only in plural and usually before the noun (varios libros, varias tareas); if an exact quantity is needed, add a numeral or use más de + number.