varias
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📝 In Action
Fui al mercado y compré varias frutas.
A1I went to the market and bought several fruits.
Tuvimos varias reuniones para discutir el plan.
A2We had various meetings to discuss the plan.
Hay varias formas de llegar a la estación.
B1There are several ways to get to the station.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Number Match
Remember, 'varias' is feminine and plural, so it must always describe a feminine plural thing (like 'flores' or 'puertas'). If you are describing masculine things, you must use 'varios'.
Placement
Like many quantifiers, 'varias' almost always goes directly before the thing it describes: 'Varias alumnas' (Several students), not 'alumnas varias'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Genders
Mistake: "Compré varias libros."
Correction: Compré varios libros. (Since 'libros' is masculine, you need 'varios'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Quantity distinction
Use 'varias' when you mean 'more than a couple,' but 'muchas' (many) when you mean a large, overwhelming amount.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: varias
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'varias'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'varias' different from 'muchas'?
'Varias' means 'several' or 'various'—an indefinite number that is typically moderate (e.g., 5 or 6). 'Muchas' means 'many' or 'a lot' and suggests a much larger quantity.
When do I use 'varias' instead of 'varios'?
You must use 'varias' only when the noun you are describing is feminine and plural (like *flores* or *cosas*). Use 'varios' for masculine plural nouns (like *días* or *amigos*).