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opciones

op-SYOH-nes (or op-THYOH-nes in Spain)opˈsjones

opciones means options in Spanish (available choices).

options, choices

Also: alternatives, possibilities
NounfA1
Three distinct, equally appealing objects—a bright red apple, a shiny blue star, and a yellow toy car—sitting side-by-side on a plain wooden table, representing available choices.

📝 In Action

¿Cuáles son nuestras opciones para la cena?

A1

What are our options for dinner?

Tenemos varias opciones de pago.

A2

We have several payment options.

Siempre es bueno tener opciones.

A1

It is always good to have choices.

No me dio más opciones, tuve que aceptar.

B1

He didn't give me any more options; I had to accept.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • tener opcionesto have options
  • dar opcionesto give options
  • opciones limitadaslimited choices

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "opciones" in Spanish:

alternativeschoicesoptionspossibilities

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: opciones

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'opciones'?

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👥 Word Family
opción(option (singular))Noun
opcional(optional)Adjective
optar(to opt/choose)Verb
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

The word comes directly from the Latin word *optio*, meaning 'choice' or 'power of choosing'. It entered Spanish very early and has kept its meaning consistently.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

English: optionFrench: optionsPortuguese: opções

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'opciones' masculine or feminine?

'Opciones' is a feminine plural noun. You must use feminine words with it, like 'las opciones' (the options) or 'muchas opciones' (many options).

How do I pronounce the 'ci' in 'opciones'?

In most of Latin America, the 'ci' sounds like an 's' (op-SYO-nes). In Spain, it sounds like the 'th' in 'thin' (op-THYOH-nes).