various

[/ˈvɛriəs/]
adjective
vário/variado/diversos
1. of different kinds; several and not all the same
The store sells various types of coffee.
A loja vende vários tipos de café.
2. many different; of several kinds
We discussed various topics during the meeting.
Discutimos vários assuntos durante a reunião.
3. individually different; each having its own characteristics
The various members of the team have different skills.
Os diversos membros da equipe têm habilidades diferentes.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'vários' is the most frequently used equivalent and works well in both formal and informal contexts. 'Diverso' or 'variado' may be preferred in more formal or literary writing. The word is commonly used in business, academic, and everyday conversation to describe multiple options, categories, or subjects.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
differentdiversemultipleseveralsundryassortedmiscellaneousvaried
Antonyms / Antônimos
sameidenticaluniformsingleone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vários / variados / diversos
Most common usage; 'vários' emphasizes quantity, 'variados' emphasizes diversity
Rio de Janeiro
vários / variados
Standard usage with preference for 'vários' in casual speech
São Paulo
vários / diversos
Both forms used equally; 'diversos' slightly more formal
Portugal
vários / variados
Similar usage to Brazil; 'vários' is equally common in European Portuguese

Related Words

varietyvariationvariabilityvariouslydiversifydiversity

Related Idioms & Phrases

various and sundry - muitos e variados / vários e diferentes
for various reasons - por vários motivos / por diversos motivos
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