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"Varios" is a form of "varios", a pronoun which is often translated as "several". "Diversos" is a form of "diverso", an adjective which is often translated as "diverse". Learn more about the difference between "varios" and "diversos" below.
varios(
bah
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ryohs
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. several
¿Tienes algún amigo que se haya casado ya? - Sí, varios.Have any of your friends got married yet? - Yes, several.
b. some
Varios de nosotros fuimos a visitarlo en el hospital.Some of us went to see him in the hospital.
c. various
Varias de nuestras publicaciones han ganado premio.Various of our publications have won a prize.
diverso(
dee
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behr
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soh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (disparate)
a. diverse
En el zoológico tienen una variedad muy diversa de animales.The zoo has a very diverse range of animals.
b. varied
En la pastelería encontramos tartas de diverso tipo.In the patisserie we found varied types of cakes.
c. various
En la carrera de Medicina estudié enfermedades de diversa naturaleza.While in medical school, I studied various types of illnesses.
a. several
Cuando se independizó, Jacinta tuvo que enfrentarte a diversas dificultades.When she became independent, Jacinta had to face several difficulties.
b. various
En la tienda tenían diversas estanterías y no sabía cuál quedaría mejor en mi casa.In the store they had various shelving units and I didn't know which one would work best for my house.
