Opción (en. Option)
/opˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Alternative or possibility to choose among several.
You have the option to study at home or at the university.
Tienes la opción de estudiar en casa o en la universidad.
Right to perform or not perform an act under certain conditions.
By signing the contract, you are granted the option to buy.
Al firmar el contrato, se le otorga la opción de compra.
Quality of what can be chosen.
The vegetarian option is highly rated on the menu.
La opción vegetariana está muy bien valorada en el menú.
Etymology
From Latin 'optio', which means 'choice'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
At your option
At someone's choice.
a su opción
To give an option
To offer a choice.
dar opción
Related Words
Optional
That can be chosen or not.
opcional
Multiple choice
A type of question with several possible answers.
opción múltiple
Slang Meanings
Preferred choice in an informal context.
My favorite option for going out is to the movies.
Mi opción favorita para salir es al cine.
Preference among several situations or events.
Today I don't have a defined plan, I will just choose the option that I like the most.
Hoy no tengo un plan definido, solo elegiré la opción que más me guste.