alternatively

used for suggesting another possibility or choice

alternativamente, en su lugar, por otro lado

• A or alternatively B

Collocations alternatively, you could do something · you can choose A or alternatively B

• You can pay by credit card or alternatively in cash.

  Puedes pagar con tarjeta de crédito o alternativamente en efectivo.

used for introducing a contrasting idea or statement

por otro lado, sin embargo, en cambio

• A; alternatively B

Collocations alternatively, it could be something else · on the one hand A, on the other hand (or alternatively) B

• The weather is good; alternatively, you might want to stay at home.

  El clima es bueno; por otro lado, podrías querer quedarte en casa.