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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. alterno
Skydiving gave me alternate feelings of exhilaration and terror.Hacer paracaidismo me dio sensaciones alternas de excitación y terror.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I have sewing class on alternate Saturdays.Tengo clase de costura un sábado sí y otro no.
Our philosophy discussion group meets on alternate Thursdays.Nuestra tertulia de filosofía se reúne un jueves sí y otro no.
b. de por medio
There is an outdoor concert in the park on alternate Fridays in the summer.Hay un concierto al aire libre en el parque cada viernes de por medio durante el verano.
a. otro
Don't open your locker, Bonnie! You'll open up a portal to an alternate dimension!¡No abras tu casillero, Bonnie! ¡Abrirás un portal a otra dimensión!
b. alternativo
We took an alternate route to avoid all the traffic downtown.Tomamos una ruta alternativa para esquivar todo el tráfico en el centro.
4. (botany)
a. alterno
This particular variety of bush has a tall stem and alternate leaves.Esta variedad de arbusto en particular tiene un tallo alto y hojas alternas.
a. alterno
If the two lines are parallel, then the alternate interior angles are congruent.Si las dos líneas son paralelas, entonces los ángulos alternos interiores son congruentes.
6. (substitute)
a. suplente
The judge is on vacation; therefore, an alternate judge will be in charge of our case.El juez está de vacaciones; por lo tanto, un juez suplente estará a cargo de nuestro caso.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el suplente (M), la suplente (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I'm not an official member of the band, but I'm an alternate for the bass player.No soy un miembro oficial de la banda, pero soy un suplente para el bajista.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
8. (to rotate)
a. alternar
It's important to alternate your exercise routine so your muscles have a chance to rest.Es importante que alternes tu rutina de ejercicios para que tus músculos puedan descansar.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. alternar
Red and white stripes alternate up to the blue square in the corner of the flag.Las líneas rojas y blancas se alternan hasta llegar al cuadro azul en la esquina de la bandera.
10. (to fluctuate)
a. oscilar
Liza was so confused; her feelings alternated between sadness and happiness.Liza estaba tan confundida; sus sentimientos oscilaban entre la tristeza y la alegría.
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