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alternar

to alternate

verb ahl-tehr-NAHR Rare

Also means

to socialise

Usage Note

Alternar means both to alternate things in a sequence (alternar trabajo y descanso) and, intransitively, to socialise or mix with people (alterna con todo el mundo 'he mixes with everyone'). The social sense is common in Spain, particularly in contexts like nightlife. Context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Examples

"Es bueno alternar el ejercicio con el descanso."

Natural Translation

It is good to alternate exercise with rest.

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