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the next best thing

Principal Translations
Inglés		Español
the next best thing n	(good substitute)	segunda opción adj + nf
		mejor alternativa adj + nf
		sucedáneo adj
	I can't afford to buy a Volkswagen; the Toyota is the next best thing.
	Apples are not as sweet as candy, but I think they are the next best thing.
	No me alcanza para un Volkswagen, el Toyota es la segunda opción.

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