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“option” in Spanish

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Pronunciation

IPA/opˈθjon/

Example

¿Cuál es la mejor opción?

Which is the best option?

Illustration for opción (option)

How to say “option” in Spanish

“Option” in Spanish is opción.

A row of boxes or buttons with one box checked.

Full entry for opción: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with opción

Tienes la opción de pagar en efectivo o con tarjeta.

You have the option to pay in cash or by card.

Tips for using opción

  • For political voting or formal elections Spanish uses elección rather than opción, while opción is the normal word for selectable alternatives.

Other Spanish words for “option”

¿Qué alternativa tenemos si no podemos tomar el tren?

What option do we have if we can't take the train?

“option” in other languages