Aut (en. Self)

/aut/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
conjunction
A word used to express a choice between two or more options.
You have to decide if you want to go to the movies aut stay at home.
Tienes que decidir si quieres ir al cine aut quedarte en casa.
It is used to connect two sentences that present options.
Either you eat the salad aut you order an entrée.
O comes la ensalada aut pides un plato principal.
Indicates that one must choose between two possibilities.
The correct answer is answer A aut answer B.
La respuesta correcta es respuesta A aut respuesta B.

Etymology

From Latin 'aut', which means 'or'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aut whatever you want
Choose what you prefer between two options.
aut lo que quieras
aut this, aut that
Between this or that, it indicates a choice.
aut esto, aut aquello

Related Words

or
A conjunction that introduces an option or alternative.
o
whether
A phrase used to introduce two possibilities.
ya sea

Slang Meanings

It can be used to refer to a critical or important choice.
That exam is aut pass or repeat the course.
Ese examen es aut pasar o repetir el curso.
It is used in an informal context to emphasize decisions.
At this party, it’s aut dance aut be bored.
En esta fiesta, es aut bailar aut aburrirse.