var

a quantity that can change or vary, often used in mathematics and science

variable (matemáticas y ciencias)

• var as a singular noun

Collocations independent variable · dependent variable

• In the equation, x is the independent var.

  En la ecuación, x es la variable independiente.

to change or be different from one situation to another

variar, cambiar

• sb/sth varies

Collocations vary according to · vary from one thing to another

• The price of oil varies greatly.

  El precio del petróleo varía mucho.

to make something different or change it

hacer variar, cambiar

• vary sth

Collocations vary the amount · vary the speed

• We can vary the recipe to suit our tastes.

  Podemos modificar la receta para adaptarla a nuestros gustos.

to be different from one thing or person to another

variar, cambiar

• sb/sth varies

Collocations vary between · vary among

• Opinions vary widely on this issue.

  Las opiniones varían ampliamente sobre este tema.

to change or be different in a particular way

variar, cambiar

• sb/sth varies

Collocations vary with time · vary over the years

• The weather can vary from day to day.

  El clima puede variar de día en día.

to change or be different in a particular way

variar, cambiar

• sb/sth varies

Collocations vary with the situation · vary according to circumstances

• The rules vary depending on the game.

  Las reglas varían dependiendo del juego.

to be different in a particular way from one thing to another

variar, cambiar

• sb/sth varies

Collocations vary with the occasion · vary from one place to another

• The customs vary from country to country.

  Las costumbres varían de país a país.

to be different in a particular way from one thing to another

variar, cambiar

• sb/sth varies

Collocations vary with the season · vary from one year to another

• The weather can vary greatly from summer to winter.

  El clima puede variar mucho de verano a invierno.