varios
several
The Spanish equivalent for 'several' is 'varios'. This word is typically used as an adjective before a noun to express the English concept of 'more than a few, but not many'. It can be used in both singular and plural forms, depending on the context and the noun that it is modifying.
Example sentences using: varios
Tengo varios libros para estudiar.
I have several books to study.
In this sentence, 'varios' is used to refer to multiple or several things, specifically books, that the speaker owns or has available for studying.
Nosotros tenemos varios autos en el garaje.
We have several cars in the garage.
This sentence uses 'varios' to indicate that there is more than one car in the garage. It stresses the plurality of cars.
Varios estudiantes están en la biblioteca.
This sentence exemplifies the word 'varios' as a plural form of 'uno', meaning more than a couple but not a specific count. It highlights the notion of an unspecified number of students in the library.
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Hay varios problemas con este proyecto.
There are several problems with this project.
The phrase shows the usage of 'varios' to denote an unspecified number of issues or problems related to the project mentioned.
He viajado a varios países en el mundo.
I have traveled to several countries in the world.
This sentence uses 'varios' to refer to an unspecified count of countries, it implies more than a few but not a large number.
Hay varios tipos de café en este café.
There are several types of coffee in this cafe.
In this sentence, 'varios' is used to refer to multiple or several things, specifically kinds of coffee, that are available in this cafe.
He visitado varios museos en la ciudad.
I have visited several museums in the city.
This phrase illustrates the use of 'varios' to describe the unspecified number of museums one has visited in the city.
Varios amigos vinieron a mi fiesta.
Several friends came to my party.
The word 'varios' is used in this sentence to mean 'several' or 'a number of', and refers to more than a couple of friends attending the party.
Ellos tienen varios hijos.
They have several children.
This sentence features 'varios' to indicate that the number of children they have is more than a couple but not specified.
He comido varios platos de sopa.
I have eaten several plates of soup.
The phrase uses the word 'varios', meaning 'several', to indicate that the person has consumed more than a few plates of soup.