Alternativamente (en. Alternatively)

/alternaˈtiv̞amente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicates that something can be done one way or another.

You can study at home; alternatively, you can go to the library.

Puedes estudiar en casa, alternativamente puedes ir a la biblioteca.

Used to present a different or alternative option.

The project can be submitted alternatively in digital format.

El proyecto puede ser presentado alternativamente en formato digital.

Means doing something at different times or successively.

The rehearsals will take place alternatively on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Los ensayos se realizarán alternativamente los martes y jueves.

Derives from the Latin 'alternativus', which means 'that can alternate'.

use alternatives

To make use of different options.

utilizar alternativas

alternatively to

As an option to something.

alternativamente a

take an alternative route

Choose a different route.

tomar un camino alternativo

alternate

Change from one thing to another.

alternar

alternative

Option chosen among several.

alternativa

alternator

Device that alternates between two states.

alternador

Option that sounds more informal.

We can do it this way or, alternatively, just not do it at all.

Podemos hacerlo de esta manera o, alternativamente, simplemente no hacerlo.

Term used in the context of improvisation.

If there's no time, alternatively, we can leave it for tomorrow.

Si no hay tiempo, alternativamente podemos dejarlo para mañana.