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instead in Spanish

instead in Spanish is en lugar de, en vez de, en lugar de aqueso — instead means in place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.

instead in Spanish

en lugar de
adv
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
en vez de
adv
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
en lugar de aqueso
adv
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
en su lugar
adv
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
en vez de ello
adv
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
mejor
adv
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

What does "instead" mean?

  1. adv In place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.
    "She skipped the cake and had fruit instead."

instead in a sentence

  • She skipped the cake and had fruit instead.
  • Instead of driving, they decided to walk to the station.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "instead" in Spanish?

"instead" in Spanish is en lugar de, en vez de, en lugar de aqueso. instead means: In place of something else already mentioned; as a substitute.

How do you use "instead" in a sentence?

Example: "She skipped the cake and had fruit instead." In Spanish, "instead" is en lugar de, en vez de, en lugar de aqueso.

Are there other ways to say "instead" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "instead": en lugar de, en vez de, en lugar de aqueso, en su lugar, en vez de ello, mejor.

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