ou seja meaning in English — i.e., in other words, rather

English meaning

i.e. abbreviation Used before a restatement that explains or defines exactly what has just been said, meaning 'that is' or 'in other words'.
in other words phrase Used to introduce a restatement of something in simpler or blunter language, making the meaning clearer.
rather adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.

ou seja is used for these senses in English:

i.e. (initialism) That is, namely, in other words, that is to say.
in other words (conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.
rather (conjunctive) Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.) [from 15th c.]
that is (conjunctive) In other words; that is to say. Used to introduce a clarification or explanation
to wit (formal) That is to say; namely; specifically.

isto é em outras palavras antes de preferência preferivelmente aliás ao contrário mais melhor dizendo ou melhor bastante bem