alternative

alternativo

Diverso dal metodo abituale o da quello già utilizzato.

In inglese semplice: Different from the usual approach or the one already being used.

• We need an alternative route.
• She suggested an alternative approach to the problem.
• The town is exploring alternative sources of energy.

Sinonimi: different, other

Espressioni comuni: alternative approach, alternative route, alternative energy, alternative solution

alternativo

Che permette di scegliere tra due o più possibilità.

In inglese semplice: Allowing a choice between two or more possibilities.

• The form offers two alternative options.
• We considered several alternative proposals before choosing one.
• Which of these alternative plans would you prefer?

Espressioni comuni: alternative options, alternative proposals, alternative plans

alternativa, opzione

Un’altra cosa o un altro modo di agire che si può scegliere al posto del primo.

In inglese semplice: Another thing or course of action that you can choose instead.

• Is there a cheaper alternative?
• Walking is a good alternative to taking the bus.
• We considered several alternatives before choosing this design.

Come si usa: alternative to something/doing something (Cycling is an alternative to driving.); have no alternative but to do something (We had no alternative but to leave.)

Sinonimi: option, choice

Espressioni comuni: an alternative to, no alternative, a better alternative

alternativa, opzione

Una di due o più possibilità tra cui si può scegliere.

In inglese semplice: One of two or more things you can choose between.

• We need an alternative.
• Walking is a cheaper alternative to taking a taxi.
• Have you considered any other alternatives?

Come si usa: alternative to something (This bus is an alternative to the train.)

Sinonimi: option, choice

Espressioni comuni: another alternative, a better alternative, alternative to something