alternative

• Que se refiere a algo que puede usarse o hacerse en lugar de la opción habitual o estándar, o que ofrece una opción diferente a la convencional.

Referring to something that can be used or done instead of the usual or standard option.

1. Providing a choiceB1formal

   Offering or serving as another option or possibility.

   alternativo

   • We need an alternative route because of the traffic.
   • She chose alternative medicine instead of surgery.
   • This is an alternative solution to the problem.

   Sinónimosalternatedifferentotherreplacementsubstitute

   Antónimoscompulsoryforcedmandatoryobligatoryrequired

2. Different from conventionalB2formal

   Not following the usual or traditional approach.

   alternativo (diferente de lo convencional)

   • He prefers alternative energy sources like solar power.
   • Alternative education systems focus on creativity.
   • The band plays alternative rock music.

   Sinónimosavant-gardedissentingheterodoxmavericknonconformistnontraditionaloffbeatradicalunconventionalunorthodox

   Antónimosconventionalmainstreamnormalorthodoxstandardtraditionalusual

• Sustantivo que designa una de dos o más opciones o posibilidades entre las que se puede elegir; también se refiere a algo disponible como sustituto o reemplazo de otra cosa.

A noun referring to one of two or more available possibilities or choices.

1. Choice or optionB1formal

   One of two or more possibilities or choices.

   Opción o elección

   • We need to find an alternative to driving in traffic.
   • If you don't like this restaurant, there's an alternative nearby.
   • She chose the cheaper alternative for the materials.

   Sinónimoschoiceoptionotherpossibilityreplacementsubstitute

   Antónimosnecessityonlysole

2. SubstituteB1formal

   Something that can be used instead of something else.

   alternativa (sustituto)

   • This herbal tea is a good alternative to coffee.
   • Solar power is an alternative energy source.
   • He suggested an alternative route to avoid the construction.

   Sinónimosbackupfill-inotherproxyreplacementreservestand-insubstitutesurrogate