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rather

/ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹæðɚ/

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verb

Preferir

To prefer; to prefer to.

Examples :

"I rather enjoy helping my brother with his homework. "

Prefiero ayudar a mi hermano con su tarea.

attitude value essential

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adjective

Anterior, previo

Prior; earlier; former.

Examples :

"My rather old textbook had some interesting historical facts. "

Mi libro de texto, más bien antiguo, tenía algunos datos históricos interesantes.

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adverb

Más bien, antes

More quickly; sooner, earlier.

Examples :

"I'll finish my homework rather quickly so I can go to the park with my friends. "

Terminaré mi tarea más bien rápido para poder ir al parque con mis amigos.

time language essential

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adverb

Más bien, preferiblemente

Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)

Examples :

"I'd rather walk to school than take the bus. "

Prefiero ir a la escuela caminando que tomar el autobús.

attitude language essential

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adverb

Más bien, por el contrario

Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.

Examples :

"I thought the test would be difficult, but rather, it was surprisingly easy. "

Pensé que el examen sería difícil, pero, por el contrario, fue sorprendentemente fácil.

language grammar essential

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adverb

Más bien, o mejor dicho

Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.)

Examples :

"Rather than just watching TV, we decided to go for a walk in the park. "

En lugar de solo ver la televisión, decidimos ir a dar un paseo por el parque.

language grammar essential

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adverb

Bastante, algo

(degree) Somewhat, fairly.

Examples :

"This melon is rather tasteless, especially compared to the one we had last time."

Esta sandía es bastante insípida, especialmente en comparación con la que tuvimos la última vez.

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interjection

Por supuesto, desde luego

An enthusiastic affirmation.

Examples :

""Would you like some?" -- "Rather!""

¿Quieres un poco?" -- "¡Por supuesto!"

language communication exclamation essential