Variación (en. Variation)

/baɾjaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Change or modification in an element or set.
The variation in temperature affects the climate of the region.
La variación de temperatura afecta el clima de la región.
Difference that arises between similar things.
There is a variation in the quality of the products.
Hay una variación en la calidad de los productos.
Alteration in the repetition of a melody or musical theme.
The composer made a variation on the main theme.
El compositor hizo una variación sobre el tema principal.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

variation from the norm
Change or deviation from an established standard.
variación de la norma
seasonal variation
Change that occurs in different seasons of the year.
variación estacional
price variation
Change in the value of a product or service over time.
variación del precio

Related Words

vary
To change or modify something.
variar
variety
Different types or forms of something.
variedad
various
That presents or occurs in different forms or aspects.
vario

Slang Meanings

Unexpected change in a situation.
The variation in the plan caught us by surprise.
La variación en el plan nos tomó por sorpresa.
Divergence in opinions or tastes.
The variations in the group made the discussion more interesting.
Las variaciones en el grupo hicieron la discusión más interesante.