What is the Spanish word for "alternate"?

Learn how to say "alternate" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

alternate

Spanish

alternativo

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Alternative translations of "alternate"

alternar
sucesivo
intercalar

Examples of how to use "alternate" in Spanish

English
We can take an alternate path.
Spanish
Podemos tomar un camino alternativo.
English
We took an alternate route to avoid traffic.
Spanish
Tomamos una ruta alternativa para evitar el tráfico.
English
She suggested an alternate plan for the project.
Spanish
Ella sugirió un plan alternativo para el proyecto.
English
The film showed alternate endings for the story.
Spanish
La película mostró finales alternativos para la historia.
English
Use the alternate key if the primary fails.
Spanish
Usa la tecla alternativa si la principal falla.

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