Variar (en. Vary)

/baˈɾjaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To change or make different versions of something.

It is important to vary the diet to have a balanced nutrition.

Es importante variar la dieta para tener una alimentación equilibrada.

To undergo changes in time or intensity.

The weather can vary from day to day in this region.

El clima puede variar de un día a otro en esta región.

To make something different.

I decided to vary my workout routine so I wouldn’t get bored.

Decidí variar mi rutina de ejercicios para no aburrirme.

From Latin 'variāre', which means 'to change'.

to change one's mind

To change one's opinion or point of view.

variar de opinión

to vary in size

To have differences in size or dimensions.

variar en tamaño

to change the routine

To change the usual routine for a different one.

variar la rutina

variability

Quality of something that can vary.

variabilidad

variant

That is distinct, different, or presents a variation.

variante

variation

Change that occurs in something.

variación

To frequently change things to avoid getting bored.

I'm always varying my playlist so that it isn't monotonous.

Siempre estoy variando en mi lista de reproducción para que no sea monótona.

To alter a plan on the fly.

Let's change the plan and maybe do the activity on Saturday.

Vamos a variar el plan y mejor hacemos la actividad el sábado.