alternativo
alternativo(
ahl
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tehr
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nah
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tee
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boh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (which alternates)
a. alternating
La fuente consta de diez chorros que funcionan de forma alternativa.The fountain has ten streams which work in an alternating fashion.
2. (different)
a. alternative
Tenemos que pensar en un plan alternativo en caso de que llueva.We need to think of an alternative plan in case it rains.
3. (different from the ordinary)
a. alternative
Solamente hay un cine en la ciudad donde proyecten películas alternativas.There is only one theater in the city where they show alternative films.
alternativo
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (movimiento)
a. alternating
2. (posibilidad)
a. alternative
3. (cine, teatro)
a. alternative
Collins Complete Spanish Electronic Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
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