vario

various, varied

adjective BAH-ryoh Rare

Origin: From Latin varius, 'different, diverse'.

Also means

(plural) several

Usage Note

Vario in the singular means diverse or varied (de varia índole = of various kinds) and has a literary, elevated tone. In the plural, varios/varias is the everyday word for 'several' or 'various', used constantly in speech and writing. The singular form outside set phrases sounds archaic; learners will encounter varios far more often.

Examples

"El museo tiene varios cuadros famosos."

Natural Translation

The museum has several famous paintings.

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