opsiyon
opsiyón with stress marks
option; alternative; choice
Usage Note
Opsiyon is borrowed from English 'option' and is common in business, legal, and everyday contexts when discussing choices or alternatives. It is often used interchangeably with pagpipilian, though opsiyon carries a more formal register.
Examples
" Marami kang opsiyon. "
Natural Translation
You have many options.
Literal Translation
Many you option.
" Mayroon kang opsiyon na piliin ang gusto mo. "
Natural Translation
You have the option to choose what you want.
Literal Translation
Have you option to choose the want you.
" Kung hindi mo gusto ang unang plano, may opsiyon ka pa namang lumipat sa ibang petsa. "
Natural Translation
If you don't like the first plan, you still have the option to move to another date.
Literal Translation
If not you like the first plan, have option you still indeed move at other date.
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