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Italian

variegato

/va.rjeˈɡa.to/adjectiveC2
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Meaning

varied, diverse

  • showing great variety or diversity
  • having streaks or patches of different colors; (ice cream) swirled or rippled

In a sentence

Il festival propone un programma culturale ricco e variegato.

The festival offers a rich and varied cultural program.

Hai mai assaggiato il gelato variegato al cioccolato?

Have you ever tasted chocolate ripple ice cream?

L'azienda attrae una clientela variegata da ogni parte del mondo.

The company attracts a diverse clientele from all over the world.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
variegatomasculine · singular
variegatafeminine · singular
variegatimasculine · plural
variegatefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Commonly used both figuratively for diverse selections and literally for swirled ice cream flavors (e.g. gelato variegato all'amarena).

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