This is the 1297th most frequent Portuguese word.
alternativa
Option or alternative.
Used as a noun to indicate a different option or choice.
A melhor alternativa é escolher o caminho mais seguro.
The best alternative is to choose the safest path.
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.