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alternative way

[/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv weɪ/]
noun phrasepl: alternative ways
forma alternativa / caminho alternativo
1. A different or substitute method, route, or approach to achieve a goal or solve a problem
If the main road is closed, we'll need to find an alternative way to get to the airport.
Se a estrada principal estiver fechada, precisaremos encontrar uma forma alternativa de chegar ao aeroporto.
2. Another option or choice that differs from the conventional or usual approach
She decided to pursue an alternative way of learning by taking online courses instead of attending university.
Ela decidiu seguir uma forma alternativa de aprendizagem, fazendo cursos online em vez de frequentar a universidade.
Synonyms
alternative methoddifferent approachanother routesubstitute methodalternate path
Antonyms
conventional waystandard methodusual approachtraditional route

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma alternativa / caminho alternativo
Commonly used in everyday Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
forma alternativa / jeito diferente
May use more colloquial 'jeito' for 'way'
São Paulo
forma alternativa / método alternativo
Often uses 'método' in business contexts
Portugal
forma alternativa / caminho alternativo
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

there's more than one way to skin a cat
take a different tack
go another route
think outside the box
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