This is the 1297th most frequent Portuguese word.
alternativa
Option or alternative.
Used as a noun to denote a solution or method distinct from others.
Ele sempre busca uma alternativa para resolver problemas difíceis.
He always seeks an alternative to solve difficult problems.
Used as a noun implying another way or approach for optimization.
Vamos considerar essa alternativa para melhorar o processo.
Let's consider this alternative to improve the process.
Used as a noun to indicate a different option or choice.