Varias

Varias is the feminine plural form of the Spanish adjective meaning "various" or "several." It agrees with feminine plural nouns and is used to indicate a non-exhaustive or diverse set of items, categories, or instances. For example, "varias opciones" (several options), "varias ciudades" (several cities), and "varias veces" (several times).

Etymology and cognates: The term derives from Latin varius, and it has cognates in other Romance languages, such as Portuguese várias and Italian varie, all carrying a similar meaning of diversity or plurality.

Usage notes: Varias commonly introduces a non-definitive list or description, particularly in descriptive or journalistic writing. It can describe quantities or occurrences, as in "varias razones" (several reasons) or "varias especies" (several species). Because it is an adjective, its form changes to agree with the noun it modifies; the masculine plural form is varios.

See also: varios, variado, variedad. These related terms share a common root and broaden or refine nuance around diversity, abundance, and difference in Spanish.