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versión

ver-SYOHN/beɾˈsjon/

“versión” means “version” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

version

Also: edition, release
NounfB1
Three simple toy cars lined up, each a slightly different color and design, representing different editions or models of the same item.

📝 In Action

Necesitas descargar la última versión del programa.

B1

You need to download the latest version of the program.

Esta es mi versión favorita de la canción.

A2

This is my favorite version of the song.

La película es una versión moderna de un cuento clásico.

B2

The movie is a modern version of a classic tale.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • modelo (model)
  • edición (edition)

Common Collocations

  • la versión beta – the beta version
  • una versión mejorada – an improved version

account

Also: side
NounfB2
A colorful illustration of a person speaking animatedly, gesturing with their hands, while another person listens closely, illustrating the act of giving an account or story.

📝 In Action

Cada testigo dio una versión diferente de lo que pasó.

B2

Each witness gave a different version (account) of what happened.

Quiero escuchar tu versión de los hechos antes de decidir.

B1

I want to hear your version of the facts before deciding.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • la versión oficial – the official story/account
  • dar su versión – to give one's account

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: versión

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'versión' to mean an 'account of an event'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
verter(to pour, to translate (archaic)) — Verb
conversión(conversion) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
ilusióncanción
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin *versio*, meaning 'a turning, or a changing.' This original idea of 'turning' or 'changing' is why we use it for a different form of a story or product today.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: versionFrench: version

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'versión' the same as 'traducción' (translation)?

Not exactly. While a translation is technically one type of version (a linguistic version), 'versión' is much broader. 'Versión' refers to any distinct form, like a movie version, a software version, or an account of events. 'Traducción' is strictly changing a text from one language to another.