Example: Buscamos una alternativa para resolver el problema rápidamente.
Definition
"La alternativa" refers to an option or choice available as a substitute or different possibility. It represents a solution or course of action that can be selected when the primary option is unavailable or undesirable, as in finding an alternative to quickly solve a problem.
The term "la alternativa" comes from the Latin word 'alternare,' which means 'to do by turns' or 'to alternate.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to signify an option or substitute, highlighting the idea of switching between different possibilities. Did you know that the concept originally implied a sequence of choices rather than just a single substitute?
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"La alternativa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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