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be assorted

[/bi əˈsɔːrtɪd/]
verb phrase
ser variado; estar sortido; ser diverso
1. to consist of various types or kinds mixed together
The candy box is assorted with different flavors and colors.
A caixa de doces é sortida com diferentes sabores e cores.
2. to be matched or paired appropriately
The couple seems well assorted for marriage.
O casal parece bem combinado para o casamento.
3. to be categorized into different groups or classes
The tools are assorted by size and function.
As ferramentas estão sortidas por tamanho e função.
Synonyms
be variedbe mixedbe diversebe miscellaneousbe matchedbe paired
Antonyms
be uniformbe homogeneousbe identicalbe unmixed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser sortido; ser variado
Common usage in everyday contexts
São Paulo
ser variado; estar sortido
Standard usage, especially in commercial contexts
Portugal
ser variado; ser sortido; ser diverso
Formal and informal usage both acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

well assorted
ill assorted
assorted goods
assorted colors/flavors
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