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feminine

/opˈθjon/ ES

/opˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

option, choice

Word origin

From Latin optio, optionis ('choice, free choice'), from optare ('to choose, wish for'). The same root gives English option and adopt.

Origin: Latin
Root: optio
English cognates: option, adopt

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralopciones

Examples

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You have two options: accept or resign.

That is not a serious option.

Consider all the options before deciding.

They left me no other option but to accept.

This option is clearly the cheapest one.

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This word is part of lesson 17.