Usage examples of "or" in English with translation to Spanish

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Shall we sit or stand? ¿Nos sentamos o nos ponemos de pie?
East or West, home is best Este u Oeste, a casa es el mejor
Is this a public or private company? ¿Esta compañía es pública ó privada?
This one or that one? ¿Éste o aquel?
Choose either one or the other. Elige uno u otro.
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Are you going or staying? ¿Te vas o te quedas?
Is it harder to forgive or to forget? ¿Es más difícil perdonar u olvidar?
Is it female or male Es hembra o macho
Tom is always complaining about one thing or another. Tom siempre se está quejando de una cosa u otra.
Do you study or work? ¿Estudias o trabajas?
Are there any liquids or sharp objects in your luggage? ¿Hay algún líquido u objetos punzantes en tu equipaje?
Stop, or I'll shoot. Alto o disparo.
Don't discriminate against people based on nationality, gender, or occupation. No discrimines a la gente basándote en su nacionalidad, sexo u ocupación.
Are you American or French? ¿Eres estadounidense o francés?
For some reason or other I cannot bring myself to work. Por una u otra razón no puedo simplemente ponerme manos a la obra.
Working hard or hardly working? ¿Trabajando duro, o durando en el trabajo?
My jacket has a secret pocket where I can hide money or other valuables. Mi chamarra tiene un bolsillo secreto donde puedo esconder dinero u otros valores.
Is it sweet or sour? ¿Es dulce o amargo?
How about a cup of tea or something, if you aren't in a hurry? ¿Qué te parecería una taza de té u otra cosa, si es que no estás apurado?
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