alternativo

alternative

adjective ahl-ter-nah-TEE-voh Rare

Also means

unconventional, countercultural

Usage Note

Alternativo can describe a practical alternative option (soluzione alternativa, alternative solution) or carry a countercultural/lifestyle connotation (musica alternativa, alternative music; uno stile di vita alternativo). The noun l'alternativa (the alternative, choice) is closely related. Forms: alternativo, alternativa, alternativi, alternative.

Examples

"Dobbiamo trovare una soluzione alternativa."

Natural Translation

We need to find an alternative solution.

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