Alternativas (en. Alternatives)

/alternativas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Paths or routes that are presented as possibilities among several.
This year we will seek more sustainable alternatives for our activities.
Este año buscaremos alternativas más sostenibles para nuestras actividades.
Set of actions or things that can be considered as options among several.
We must evaluate all the alternatives before making a decision.
Debemos evaluar todas las alternativas antes de tomar una decisión.
Option that is presented as a possible solution to a problem.
The alternatives to resolve the conflict are varied.
Las alternativas para resolver el conflicto son variadas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'alternativus', which refers to two or more options.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Search for alternatives
Explore other available options.
Buscar alternativas
Viable alternatives
Options that have chances of success.
Alternativas viables
Without alternatives
Situation in which there are no other options available.
Sin alternativas

Related Words

alternation
Action of alternating between two or more things.
alternancia
alternative
That is presented as a different option.
alternativo
variability
Ability to switch between options.
variabilidad

Slang Meanings

Available options to solve a problem in an informal context.
You have several alternatives to choose from, like the cinema or the theater.
Tienes varias alternativas para elegir, como el cine o el teatro.
Unexpected solutions that may arise in a conversation.
Sometimes, the best alternatives arise out of nowhere.
A veces, las mejores alternativas surgen de la nada.