alternative

• Relativo a algo que pode ser usado ou feito em vez da opção usual ou padrão; que constitui uma outra possibilidade ou escolha. Também se refere a ideias, estilos ou práticas não convencionais ou fora do mainstream.

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.

   Sinônimosalternatedifferentotherreplacementsubstitute

   Antônimoscompulsoryforcedmandatoryobligatoryrequired

2. Different from conventionalB2formal

   Not following the usual or traditional approach.

   Alternativo

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

   Sinônimosavant-gardedissentingheterodoxmavericknonconformistnontraditionaloffbeatradicalunconventionalunorthodox

   Antônimosconventionalmainstreamnormalorthodoxstandardtraditionalusual

• Substantivo que designa uma de duas ou mais opções ou escolhas disponíveis; também pode indicar uma opção diferente daquela já considerada ou uma substituição.

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.

   Alternativa

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschoiceoptionotherpossibilityreplacementsubstitute

   Antônimosnecessityonlysole

2. SubstituteB1formal

   Something that can be used instead of something else.

   Substituto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbackupfill-inotherproxyreplacementreservestand-insubstitutesurrogate