Variación (en. Variation)

/baɾjaˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Change or alteration in a state or condition.
The variation in temperature affects the climate.
La variación en la temperatura afecta el clima.
Difference (especially in number or quantity) of the same element or set.
We observe variations in the survey results.
Observamos variaciones en los resultados de las encuestas.
Succession of different versions or forms of the same subject.
The variation in music can lead to new compositions.
La variación en la música puede llevar a nuevas composiciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'variatio', which means 'change' or 'modification'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

price variation
Fluctuation in the costs of a product or service.
variación de precios
gender variation
Change or diversity in types or categories.
variación de género
year-on-year variation
Difference from one year to another in data or statistics.
variación interanual

Related Words

variety
Diversity of elements or things within the same group.
variedad
varied
That presents different types or forms.
variado

Slang Meanings

Constantly changing style or form.
That group has a very fresh variation in their music.
Ese grupo tiene una variación muy fresca en su música.
To give an unexpected twist to a situation.
The variation she made at the end surprised everyone.
La variación que hizo al final sorprendió a todos.