variable
/baˈɾjable/
The English word 'variable' is translated into Spanish as variable in a computing context.
In computing, variable refers to a named, mutable piece of storage.
Meaning: computing: a named mutable piece of storage (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun variable is variables.
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈɾjable/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, if you are describing a person's temperament as 'variable', you are implying they are fickle or inconsistent, a nuance that can carry a stronger social judgment than the English 'variable'.
- Because variable functions as both a noun and an adjective in Spanish, you can technically describe a variable as being variable to say the value itself is unstable.
- Programmers in Spanish use asignar for putting a value into a variable, which is the same word used for assigning a seat or a task in a non-technical setting.
Examples in context
- Los nombres de variables en C son case sensitive.Variable names in C are case sensitive.This sentence is useful for illustrating how to talk about the case sensitivity of the variable in programming.Tatoeba #2839868 by rainbyte, translation #1046050 by sysko
- ¿Cuál es la gran diferencia entre suponer que Dios hace especies variables o que hace leyes según las cuales varían las especies?What is the great difference between supposing that God makes variable species or that he makes laws by which species vary?This sentence demonstrates the use of variable to describe species that are subject to change.Tatoeba #10555965 by carlosalberto, translation #10555959 by carlosalberto
- El equipo necesita adaptarse al elemento variable del mercadoThe team needs to adapt to the variable element of the market
- ¿Cuál es la variable que afecta al clima hoy?What is the variable affecting the weather today?
- En la ecuación matemática, x es la variable principal.In the mathematical equation, x is the main variable.
- El precio de las acciones es una variable que cambia constantemente.The price of stocks is a variable that constantly changes.
- Necesito declarar una variable para almacenar el nombre.I need to declare a variable to store the name.
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Example conversation
Two programmers are discussing a piece of code.
- SofíaJavier, ¿puedes revisar esta variable?Javier, can you check this variable?
- JavierSí, Sofía. El valor es incorrecto.Yes, Sofía. The value is incorrect.
- SofíaLo arreglaré ahora mismo.I will fix it right now.
- JavierPerfecto, gracias por tu ayuda.Perfect, thanks for your help.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry variable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
