ordinary variety
[/ˈɔːrdəneri vəˈraɪəti/]
nounpl: ordinary varieties
variedade comum
1. a type or kind of something that is common, usual, or standard; not rare or special
This is just an ordinary variety of apple, nothing exotic.
Esta é apenas uma variedade comum de maçã, nada exótico.
2. in botany and horticulture, a cultivar or strain that is widely cultivated and readily available
Farmers prefer to plant the ordinary variety of wheat because it's more disease-resistant.
Os agricultores preferem plantar a variedade comum de trigo porque é mais resistente a doenças.
3. a standard or typical version of something, without special characteristics or modifications
He ordered the ordinary variety of coffee, not the specialty blend.
Ele pediu a variedade comum de café, não a mistura especial.
This term is commonly used in agricultural and horticultural contexts in both Brazilian and American English, particularly when discussing crop varieties and plant cultivation. In Brazil, the term 'variedade comum' is often contrasted with 'variedade melhorada' (improved variety) in discussions about modern farming practices.
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