Gama (en. Range)

/ˈɡama/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Variation of colors or shades in the same type.
The range of colors in this collection is impressive.
La gama de colores en esta colección es impresionante.
Set of different elements that belong to the same class.
The range of products from this company is very wide.
La gama de productos de esta empresa es muy amplia.
Ladder or series of things conceived as a whole.
The artist explores the range of human emotions in his work.
El artista explora la gama de emociones humanas en su obra.

Etymology

From Latin 'gamma', which means 'range' in reference to the Greek letter that symbolizes the series.

Common Phrases and Expressions

high range
Collection of luxury or high-quality products.
gama alta
low range
Collection of lower quality or more affordable products.
gama baja
wide range
Great variety or set of options.
amplia gama

Related Words

range
Area or extent in which something can vary.
rango
variety
Diversity of types or classes in a set.
variedad

Slang Meanings

Informal expression to refer to a variety of things.
That place has a range of options for eating.
Ese sitio tiene una gama de opciones para comer.
Colloquial use to describe something that is varied or diverse.
The party had a range of music that pleased everyone.
La fiesta tuvo una gama de música que agradó a todos.