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variazione

variation

noun vah-ryah-TSYOH-neh Common

Origin: Latin variatio, from variare (to vary)

Also means

change

Usage Note

Variazione denotes a measurable or structured change, and is common in music (variazioni su un tema — 'variations on a theme') and statistics. For everyday casual change, Italians often prefer cambiamento. The plural variazioni is regular.

Examples

"C'è stata una variazione dei prezzi."

Natural Translation

There has been a change in prices.

Literal Translation

There-is been a variation of-the prices.

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