alternate in Spanish
alternate in Spanish is alterno, sustituta, sustituto — alternate means happening in turns, first one thing then the other, repeatedly.
alternate in Spanish
alterno
sustituta
(US) A substitute; an alternative; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty.
sustituto
(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 Spanish
Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "alternate" in Spanish?
"alternate" in Spanish is alterno, sustituta, sustituto. 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 Spanish, "alternate" is alterno, sustituta, sustituto.
Are there other ways to say "alternate" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "alternate": alterno, sustituta, sustituto, alternar.
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