instead of

en vez de, en lugar de

Indica que una cosa o acción ocupa el lugar de otra.

En inglés sencillo: Used to show that one thing or action replaces another.

• Have water instead of juice.
• She walked instead of taking the bus.
• Could we meet on Friday instead of Thursday?

Cómo se usa: instead of someone/something (Use milk instead of cream.); instead of doing something (We stayed home instead of going out.)

Sinónimos: rather than, in place of

Expresiones frecuentes: instead of something, instead of doing something

en vez de, en lugar de

Relaciona dos acciones posibles e indica que se elige una en lugar de la otra.

En inglés sencillo: Used to link two possible actions, showing which one is chosen.

• I would rather walk instead of drive.
• The teacher made us tidy the room instead of play outside.
• Would you rather help instead of watch?

Cómo se usa: verb + instead of + verb (She would have him wait outside instead of sit in the hall.)

Sinónimos: rather than

Expresiones frecuentes: instead of wait, instead of stay