This is the 10034th most frequent Portuguese word.
diverso
Varied; diverse; different.
The word "diverso" is used here as an adjective meaning "various" to describe a variety of topics.
Este livro contém assuntos diversos para estudo.
This book contains various topics for study.
Here, "diverso" is used as an adjective meaning "diverse" to indicate the wide range of cultural differences.
As culturas em todo o mundo são muito diversas.
Cultures around the world are very diverse.
In this instance, "diverso" is used as an adjective meaning "different" or "alternative," showing the multiple approaches to the situation.