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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