What is the Spanish word for "alternation"?

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

English

alternation

Spanish

alternancia

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Alternative translations of "alternation"

alternado
alternar

Examples of how to use "alternation" in Spanish

English
The pattern has an alternation of shapes.
Spanish
El patrón tiene una alternancia de formas.
English
The alternation of day and night comforts animals.
Spanish
La alternancia de día y noche conforta a los animales.
English
She noticed an alternation of hot and cold showers.
Spanish
Ella notó una alternancia entre duchas calientes y frías.
English
Their alternation between work and rest improved productivity.
Spanish
Su alternancia entre trabajo y descanso mejoró la productividad.
English
Musicians practiced the alternation of loud and soft passages.
Spanish
Los músicos practicaron la alternancia de pasajes fuertes y suaves.

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