No. 12,793 in Spanish
opten
"Opten" is the third-person plural present subjunctive form of "optar," meaning "they may choose" or "they may opt."
In a sentence
Es importante que opten por una opción sostenible.
It is important that they choose a sustainable option.
In this sentence, 'opten' is used as a subjunctive verb indicating what should be done by others, highlighting a recommendation.
Cuando los estudiantes opten por hacerlo, el proyecto será más dinámico.
When the students choose to do it, the project will be more dynamic.
Here, 'opten' is in the subjunctive mood, representing a potential or future action contingent on students' choice.
No entiendo por qué opten por una alternativa menos efectiva.
I don't understand why they choose a less effective alternative.
'Opten', in this instance, conveys the speaker's wonder or questioning regarding others' choices, again in subjunctive mood.
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