option

• Sustantivo que denota una elección o alternativa disponible al tomar una decisión o seleccionar entre un conjunto de posibilidades.

A noun referring to a choice or alternative that is available when making a decision or selecting from a set of possibilities.

1. Choice or alternativeA2formal

   One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen.

   opción

   • We have several options for dinner tonight.
   • She chose the vegetarian option from the menu.
   • The job offer gave him two options: relocate or resign.

   Sinónimosalternativechoicepickpossibilityrecourseselection

2. Right to chooseB1formal

   The freedom or ability to choose between different possibilities.

   Derecho a elegir

   • Students have the option to study abroad for a semester.
   • You always have the option to say no.
   • The contract gives us the option to renew for another year.

   Sinónimoschoicediscretionlibertypickpreferenceselection

   Antónimoscoercioncompulsionnecessityobligationrequirement

3. Financial instrumentC1formalbusiness

   A contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a set price.

   Opción financiera

   • He bought a call option on the company's stock.
   • Options trading can be risky for inexperienced investors.
   • The trader exercised his option to sell the shares.