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only alternative
[ˈoʊnli ɔːlˈtɜrnətɪv]
noun phrase
pl: only alternatives
única alternativa
1.
The sole option or choice available when other possibilities have been eliminated or are unavailable
Surgery is the only alternative left to treat this condition.
A cirurgia é a única alternativa restante para tratar esta condição.
2.
A situation where there is no other viable choice or option
Given the circumstances, accepting the job offer was the only alternative.
Dadas as circunstâncias, aceitar a oferta de emprego era a única alternativa.
NYC Slang
only shot / only play
Synonyms
sole option
only choice
last resort
only way out
no other option
Antonyms
multiple alternatives
many options
various choices
several possibilities
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
única alternativa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
única alternativa / única opção
Both forms commonly used
Portugal
única alternativa / única opção
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
have no choice but to
be left with no option
the last resort
backed into a corner
no way around it
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