alterno
alternate
adjective ahl-TEHR-noh Rare
Origin: from Latin alternus
Also means
alternating
Usage Note
Alterno describes things that follow one another in turns: días alternos (alternate days), corriente alterna (alternating current, AC). Do not confuse with alternativo (alternative, offering a different option); alterno strictly means 'every other' or 'alternating in sequence.'
Examples
"Trabaja días alternos para descansar más."
Natural Translation
He works on alternate days to rest more.
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