offer alternatives

[/ˈɔfər ɔːlˈtɜrnətɪvz/]
verb phrase
oferecer alternativas
1. to present or propose different options or choices to someone
The company decided to offer alternatives to customers who were unsatisfied with the original product.
A empresa decidiu oferecer alternativas aos clientes que ficaram insatisfeitos com o produto original.
2. to provide other possibilities as a substitute or additional choice
We offer alternatives for those with dietary restrictions at our restaurant.
Oferecemos alternativas para aqueles com restrições alimentares em nosso restaurante.
3. to give other options when the first choice is not available or suitable
If the flight is cancelled, the airline will offer alternatives to rebooking.
Se o voo for cancelado, a companhia aérea oferecerá alternativas para remarcação.
In Brazilian business culture, offering alternatives is highly valued as it demonstrates customer service excellence and flexibility. In the USA, this practice is standard in retail and service industries. The phrase reflects a consumer-oriented approach common in both cultures.
NYC Slang
offer up some options / give you other choices
Synonyms / Sinônimos
propose optionspresent choicesprovide substitutessuggest alternativesgive options
Antonyms / Antônimos
limit optionsrestrict choiceseliminate alternativesdeny options

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oferecer alternativas
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
oferecer outras opções
more colloquial alternative phrasing
São Paulo
apresentar alternativas
common in business contexts
Portugal
oferecer alternativas / apresentar opções
both expressions are used interchangeably

Related Words

choiceoptionsubstitutealternativepossibilityproposal

Related Idioms & Phrases

have no alternative but to
in the alternative
the best of both worlds
spoiled for choice
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