Variedad (en. Variety)

/baɾiˈeðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of things that have the same character but are different from each other.
There are several varieties of apples on the market.
Existen varias variedades de manzanas en el mercado.
Diversity of elements within the same group.
The variety of opinions at the meeting was enriching.
La variedad de opiniones en la reunión fue enriquecedora.
A distinct species or type of something.
Many varieties of flowers are grown in this garden.
Se cultivan muchas variedades de flores en este jardín.

Etymology

From Latin 'varietas', meaning 'diversity'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

variety of opinions
Different viewpoints on a topic.
variedad de opiniones
cultural variety
Diversity of cultures within a society.
variedad cultural
to provide variety
To offer different options in something.
dar variedad

Related Words

to vary
To change or make something different.
variar
to diversify
To increase the variety of something.
diversificar
heterogeneity
Quality of being diverse or varied.
heterogeneidad

Slang Meanings

Great diversity in an informal context.
At the party, there was an incredible variety of people.
En la fiesta había una variedad de gente increíble.
Different styles or types of something in youth slang.
The group had variety in their music, from rock to reggaeton.
El grupo tenía variedad en su música, desde rock hasta reggaetón.