Meaning
varied, various
In a sentence
Abbiamo parlato di vari argomenti durante la riunione.
We talked about various topics during the meeting.
Hai gusti vari o scegli sempre le stesse cose?
Do you have varied tastes, or do you always choose the same things?
Il menu non è molto vario oggi.
The menu isn't very varied today.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vario | masculine · singular |
| varia | feminine · singular |
| vari | masculine · plural |
| varie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'vario' for diverse items in a group; 'diverso' implies contrast between distinct things.
- Always agrees in gender/number: 'varie idee' (fem. pl.), 'vari colori' (masc. pl.).
- Common in formal/informal contexts; avoid overusing 'vari' for 'several'—use 'alcuni' instead.