No. 12,781 in Spanish
opcional
Not mandatory; elective or voluntary.
In a sentence
La prueba final es opcional para los estudiantes que ya tienen buen puntaje.
The final exam is optional for students who already have a good score.
Here, 'opcional' indicates that taking the exam is not mandatory, offering a choice for those students.
Puedes agregar una propina opcional si deseas mostrar tu agradecimiento al servicio.
You can add an optional tip if you wish to show your appreciation for the service.
In this context, 'opcional' means that adding a tip is a voluntary action, depending on personal choice.
El uso del sistema avanzado de seguridad es opcional, pero recomendado.
The usage of the advanced security system is optional but recommended.
Here, 'opcional' signifies that engaging with the advanced system is subject to personal decision or preference.
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