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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