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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