variedad
“variedad” means “variety” in Spanish (having many different things).
variety
Also: diversity, kind
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En este restaurante tienen una gran variedad de postres.
A1In this restaurant, they have a great variety of desserts.
Me gusta la variedad de colores en tu jardín.
A2I like the variety of colors in your garden.
Es importante proteger la variedad de especies en el océano.
B2It is important to protect the variety of species in the ocean.
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Quick Quiz: variedad
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'a variety of shoes'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'varietas,' which means difference or diversity. It comes from 'varius,' meaning 'spotted' or 'different.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'variedad' different from 'diversidad'?
They are very similar! 'Variedad' is usually used for an assortment of things (like products in a shop), while 'diversidad' is often used for social or biological contexts (like cultural diversity).
Can I use 'variedad' to describe a type of plant?
Yes! In biology and gardening, 'variedad' is the specific word for a 'strain' or 'type' of a species.
How do I pluralize it?
Since it ends in a consonant (d), you simply add '-es' to the end: 'variedades'.