método alternativo

[mə-ˈtō-dō ȯl-ˌtər-ˈna-ti-vō]

nounmasculinepl: métodos alternativos

alternative method

1. A different or unconventional approach or procedure used instead of the traditional or standard method

The school implemented an alternative method for teaching mathematics.

A escola implementou um método alternativo para ensinar matemática.

2. An option or substitute approach that differs from the conventional way of doing something

They explored an alternative method to reduce production costs.

Eles exploraram um método alternativo para reduzir custos de produção.

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General Brazilian

método alternativo

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

método alternativo

Standard usage in European Portuguese

São Paulo

método alternativo

Common in business and academic contexts

pensar fora da caixa (think outside the box - related concept)

uma outra forma de proceder (another way to proceed)

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