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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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