Various

/ˈveəriəs/

Spanish Translation

varios

Part of Speech

  • adjective

Word Forms

  • various
  • variously
  • variousness

Etymology

From Latin varius ("different, diverse"), from Proto-Italic *warios, from Proto-Indo-European *weh₂- ("to cheat, deceive").

Del latín varius ("diferente, diverso").

Meanings

adjective

Different from one another; of different kinds.

Diferente entre sí; de diferentes tipos.

We discussed various topics.

Discutimos varios temas.

adjective

Several; sundry.

Varios; diversos.

Various people attended the meeting.

Varias personas asistieron a la reunión.

Example Sentences

The museum displays various artifacts from ancient civilizations.

El museo exhibe varios artefactos de civilizaciones antiguas.

She tried various methods to solve the problem.

Ella probó varios métodos para resolver el problema.

There are various opinions on this matter.

Hay varias opiniones sobre este asunto.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • for various reasons
    por varias razones
  • in various ways
    de varias maneras
  • on various occasions
    en varias ocasiones

Idioms

  • None specifically for "various"
    Ninguno específicamente para "varios"
  • None specifically for "various"
    Ninguno específicamente para "varios"
  • None specifically for "various"
    Ninguno específicamente para "varios"
  • None specifically for "various"
    Ninguno específicamente para "varios"
  • None specifically for "various"
    Ninguno específicamente para "varios"

Proverbs

  • None specifically for "various"
    Ninguno específicamente para "varios"
  • None specifically for "various"
    Ninguno específicamente para "varios"
  • None specifically for "various"
    Ninguno específicamente para "varios"
  • None specifically for "various"
    Ninguno específicamente para "varios"
  • None specifically for "various"
    Ninguno específicamente para "varios"

Usage Notes

"Various" is typically used before a plural noun. It emphasizes diversity and lack of uniformity.

"Varios" se usa típicamente antes de un sustantivo plural. Enfatiza la diversidad y la falta de uniformidad.

Notes for Learners

  • Pay attention to the correct plural noun that follows "various".

    Presta atención al sustantivo plural correcto que sigue a "varios".

  • Use "various" to indicate a diverse collection of items.

    Usa "varios" para indicar una colección diversa de elementos.

  • Be careful not to confuse it with "vary", which is a verb.

    Ten cuidado de no confundirlo con "vary", que es un verbo.

Collocations

  • various types
    varios tipos
  • various reasons
    varias razones
  • various factors
    varios factores

Common Mistakes

  • Using "various" with a singular noun (incorrect => various book, correct => various books).

    Usar "varios" con un sustantivo singular (incorrecto => varios libro, correcto => varios libros).

  • Misunderstanding the meaning of diversity vs. simply many.

    Malentender el significado de diversidad versus simplemente muchos.

  • Confusing with 'vary' (the verb).

    Confundir con 'vary' (el verbo).

Learning Tips

  • Use "various" to add emphasis to the diversity of a collection or group.

    Usa "varios" para enfatizar la diversidad de una colección o grupo.

  • Consider using synonyms to avoid repetition.

    Considera usar sinónimos para evitar la repetición.

  • Ensure "various" is followed by a plural noun.

    Asegúrate de que "varios" sea seguido por un sustantivo plural.