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How to Say "alternatives" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “alternatives” is “opciones” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
NounA1
different paths
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.

Examples

¿Cuáles son nuestras opciones para la cena?

What are our options for dinner?

Tenemos varias opciones de pago.

We have several payment options.

Siempre es bueno tener opciones.

It is always good to have choices.

Feminine Plural

Since 'opción' is feminine, its plural form 'opciones' must always be used with feminine words like 'las' (the) or 'otras' (other): 'las opciones'.

Singular vs. Plural

'Opciones' is the plural form. If you are talking about only one choice, use the singular form: 'una opción' (one option).

Mixing up Gender

Mistake: “Los opciones”

Correction: Las opciones. Remember that most Spanish nouns that end in '-ción' are feminine.

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