plano alternativo

[ˈpla.nu aw.tɛɾ.naˈti.vu]

nounmasculinepl: planos alternativos

alternative plan

1. A secondary or backup plan to be used if the original plan fails or becomes unfeasible

We need an alternative plan in case the event is cancelled due to bad weather.

Precisamos de um plano alternativo caso o evento seja cancelado por causa do mau tempo.

2. An option or course of action different from the primary one under consideration

The company developed an alternative plan to reduce costs without laying off employees.

A empresa desenvolveu um plano alternativo para reduzir custos sem demitir funcionários.

NYC Slang

Plan B

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General Brazilian

plano alternativo

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

plano B

Informal, colloquial usage common in business contexts

Rio de Janeiro

plano alternativo / plano B

Both terms used interchangeably

Portugal

plano alternativo

Formal usage; 'plano de contingência' also used in official contexts

ter um plano alternativo na manga

plano alternativo de ação

colocar em prática o plano alternativo

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