Variar
Example: Los precios pueden variar según la temporada del año.
Definition
"Variar" means to change or differ in some way, often referring to prices, conditions, or characteristics that are not constant but fluctuate over time or between instances, as in the phrase 'Los precios pueden variar según la temporada del año,' meaning prices can vary depending on the season of the year.
Etymology
The verb "variar" comes from the Latin verb 'variare,' which means 'to change' or 'to modify.' This Latin root is related to the adjective 'varius,' meaning 'different' or 'varied.' Did you know? The concept of variation has been important in many fields, from language to biology, reflecting how things are rarely fixed.
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"Variar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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