alternate in Italian
alternate in Italian is alternato, alterno — alternate means happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
alternate in Italian
alternato
Happening by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; first one and then the other (repeatedly).
alterno
Happening by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; first one and then the other (repeatedly).
What does "alternate" mean?
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adj Happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
"Bins are collected on alternate Tuesdays, so check the calendar before putting them out."
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noun A person or thing standing in as a substitute for another.
"The coach brought an alternate in case one of the players fell ill."
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verb To switch back and forth between two things in a regular pattern.
"Alternate between hot and cold water to ease the sore muscles."
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alternate in a sentence
- Bins are collected on alternate Tuesdays, so check the calendar before putting them out.
- The fence posts were painted in alternate colors.
- The coach brought an alternate in case one of the players fell ill.
- Each delegate has a named alternate who can vote when they are away.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "alternate" in Italian?
"alternate" in Italian is alternato, alterno. alternate means: Happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
How do you use "alternate" in a sentence?
Example: "Bins are collected on alternate Tuesdays, so check the calendar before putting them out." In Italian, "alternate" is alternato, alterno.
Are there other ways to say "alternate" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "alternate": alternato, alterno.
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