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alternativo

[al.ter.na.ˈti.vo]
adjectivemasculinepl: alternativos
alternative
1. Offering or expressing a choice between two or more things; different from what is conventional or traditional
They explored alternative methods to solve the problem.
Eles exploraram métodos alternativos para resolver o problema.
2. Related to or denoting unconventional or non-mainstream culture, art, or music
She listens to alternative rock music.
Ela ouve música rock alternativa.
3. Available as another possibility or choice
There is an alternative route to the city center.
Há uma rota alternativa para o centro da cidade.
NYC Slang
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Synonyms
substitutoopcionaldiversodiferenteeclético
Antonyms
convencionaltradicionalortodoxopadrão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alternativo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
alternativo
Common in cultural and urban contexts
Portugal
alternativo
Standard usage, also used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

energia alternativa (alternative energy)
medicina alternativa (alternative medicine)
estilo alternativo (alternative style)
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