Cool MateAlternative vs Option
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Alternative
Top 2000 (comum)A2noun
Option
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Option
| Alternative | Option | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈɒpʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɑːpʃn/"]/ |
| Significado | Another option or choice. | A choice or possibility. |
| Exemplo | Many people are looking for an alternative to traditional education. | You have the option to choose your own adventure in the story. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A2 | A2 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | noun |
| Colocações | attractive, effective, good, have, offer, provide, be available, exist, alternative for, alternative to, have little alternative (but to), have no alternative (but to), leave somebody with no alternative (but to) | available, possible, viable, choose, exercise, select, keep your options open, leave your options open, available, possible, viable, choose, exercise, select, keep your options open, leave your options open, first, share, stock, have, exercise, take, option on, available, possible, viable, choose, exercise, select, keep your options open, leave your options open |
| Antônimos | only, single, main | obligation, constraint |
| Erros comuns | Confused with 'alternating', thinking they mean the same., Not using 'alternative' before a noun correctly, e.g., saying 'an alternative solution' instead of 'alternative solutions'., Using 'alternative' in situations without any other options; it implies there is at least one other choice. | Confused with 'choice' — 'option' suggests multiple possibilities, while 'choice' may imply a selection., Misusing in singular — 'options' is often more appropriate when discussing more than one., Using as a verb — 'option' is a noun, not a verb. |
| Notas de uso | Used to discuss different options or choices available. It's appropriate in both casual and professional settings, but avoid using it in overly informal conversations where simpler terms might be clearer. | Use 'option' when talking about available choices. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings but less common in very informal speech. Avoid using it when there are no choices to make. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Alternative vs Option
Qual é a diferença entre Alternative e Option?
Alternative: Another option or choice. Option: A choice or possibility.
Qual é mais comum: Alternative e Option?
Option é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.
Alternative e Option estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Alternative: A2, Option: A2 na escala CEFR.
Que classe gramatical são Alternative e Option?
Alternative: noun, Option: noun.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Alternative: Many people are looking for an alternative to traditional education. Option: You have the option to choose your own adventure in the story.
Posso usar Alternative e Option de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Alternative e Option são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.