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variopinto

varied

adjective bah-ryoh-PEEN-toh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Also means

motley

Usage Note

Variopinto literally means 'of various colours' and conveys a colourful mix or eclectic assortment. It is typically applied to groups or collections: un público variopinto (a mixed crowd). The word has a mildly informal, literary tone and is rarely found in technical writing; it agrees normally in gender and number (variopinta, variopintos).

Examples

"Asistió un público variopinto al festival."

Natural Translation

A varied crowd attended the festival.

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