What does alternativo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word alternativo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use alternativo in Spanish.

The word alternativo in Spanish means alternating, alternative, alternative, independent film, indie movie, alternative rock. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word alternativo

alternating

adjetivo (que alterna, varía)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Se movía con un movimiento alternativo, primero para un lado y luego para otro.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Alternating timetables make sure that all students can make use of the facilities.

alternative

adjetivo (fuera de lo común)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Es un artista muy conocido en el mundo alternativo y underground.
He is a well-known artist on the alternative and underground scene.

alternative

adjetivo (otra opción)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Tenemos que tener preparado un plan alternativo por si éste falla.
We have to have an alternative plan ready in case this one fails.

independent film, indie movie

(no comercial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
A Gerardo le gusta el cine alternativo.

alternative rock

nombre masculino (de los años 80)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El rock alternativo es una fusión de géneros musicales.

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