alternate in Portuguese
alternate in Portuguese is alternado, alternante, alternativo — alternate means happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
alternate in Portuguese
alternado
Happening by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; first one and then the other (repeatedly).
alternante
Happening by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; first one and then the other (repeatedly).
alternativo
(mathematics) Designating the members in a series, which regularly intervene between the members of another series, as the odd or even numbers of the numerals; every other; every second.
substituta
(US) A substitute; an alternative; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty.
substituto
(US) A substitute; an alternative; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty.
alternar
(transitive) To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.
What does "alternate" mean?
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adj Happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
"The fence posts were painted in alternate colors."
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noun A person or thing standing in as a substitute for another.
"He was named as an alternate juror in case someone dropped out."
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verb To switch back and forth between two things in a regular pattern.
"The two singers alternated verses throughout the song."
alternate in a sentence
- The fence posts were painted in alternate colors.
- She works alternate weekends at the clinic.
- He was named as an alternate juror in case someone dropped out.
- The two singers alternated verses throughout the song.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "alternate" in Portuguese?
"alternate" in Portuguese is alternado, alternante, alternativo. alternate means: Happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
How do you use "alternate" in a sentence?
Example: "The fence posts were painted in alternate colors." In Portuguese, "alternate" is alternado, alternante, alternativo.
Are there other ways to say "alternate" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "alternate": alternado, alternante, alternativo, substituta, substituto, alternar.
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