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alternate
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alternado, a cada outro dia
done or happening every other time
Example
She wears her alternate uniform every second Friday as part of the school 's dress code.
The company implemented an alternate work schedule to enhance work-life balance.
The team practices on alternate weekends to accommodate everyone 's schedule.
Example
The team experienced alternate victories and losses throughout the season.
Their moods shifted with alternate moments of excitement and frustration.
The landscape was marked by alternate stretches of forest and open fields.
Example
In case of absence, an alternate leader will take charge of the meeting.
The event organizers provided an alternate date in case of rain.
The airline offered alternate flights after the original one was canceled.
04
alternado, disposto alternadamente
(of leaves, branches, etc) arranged on opposite sides of the stem in a staggered pattern
Example
The tree has alternate leaves that grow on either side of the stem.
In some species, alternate leaf arrangement helps maximize sunlight exposure.
Many trees have alternate leaves, which helps them manage space efficiently.
05
alternativo, substituto
describing something that exists as a different or parallel version of something else
to alternate
01
alternar, trocar
to switch back and forth between two or more things, states, or conditions
Example
His voice alternated between excitement and frustration during the conversation.
She alternated between laughter and tears as she recalled the event.
The weather alternated between sunny and rainy throughout the day.
02
alternar, substituir
to arrange things or people so that they follow one after the other in a repeated and predictable pattern
2.1
alternar, suceder
to come after one another in a regular, repeating sequence
03
alternar, mudar de direção
(of an electric current, voltage, etc.) to change direction at regular intervals, with its value continuously fluctuating over time
Example
The players alternated serving the ball during the match.
For the choir 's performance, the sopranos and altos would alternate leading each verse.
In the long drive, the couple would alternate driving every two hours to avoid fatigue.
05
alternar, mudar
to switch people between roles, tasks, or shifts in a repeated or organized way
Example
The nurses alternated shifts to ensure 24-hour care for the patients.
In the absence of a key worker, they alternated team members to fulfill the job requirements.
The two managers alternated roles during the busy season to ensure all responsibilities were covered.
06
atuar como substituto, ser substituto
to serve as an understudy for another actor, actress, or performer
Example
The actor alternates with his understudy during the weekend performances.
She was chosen to alternate for the lead actress in case of illness or emergency.
He is set to alternate for the main role during the evening shows.
Alternate
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substituto, alternado
a backup person who substitutes when the primary individual is unavailable
Example
The alternate took over the lead role when the main actor fell ill.
The committee designated an alternate to attend the meeting in the chairman 's absence.
He served as an alternate on the jury in case one of the primary jurors had to drop out.
Exemplo
She wears her alternate uniform every second Friday as part of the school's dress code.
The company implemented an alternate work schedule to enhance work-life balance.
The team practices on alternate weekends to accommodate everyone's schedule.
We take turns hosting the book club meetings on alternate months.
He goes to the gym on alternate days to give his muscles time to recover.
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