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alternativa

alternative

noun ahl-ter-nah-TEE-vah Less Common

Also means

option

Usage Note

Alternativa is commonly used in the phrase non avere alternativa (to have no choice) or come alternativa (as an alternative). The adjective form is alternativo/a (musica alternativa = alternative music). Do not confuse with alternanza (alternation/rotation), which implies taking turns rather than a choice between options.

Examples

"Non c'è alternativa a questa soluzione."

Natural Translation

There is no alternative to this solution.

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