instead

• Adverbio usado para indicar que una acción o cosa reemplaza a otra, a menudo para expresar una elección o alternativa.

An adverb used to indicate that one thing is done or used in place of another, often to express a choice or alternative action.

1. As an alternative or substituteA2formal

   Used to indicate that one thing is chosen or done in place of another.

   en lugar de eso

   • I didn't go to the party; I stayed home instead.
   • She decided to take the bus instead of driving.
   • Instead of complaining, try to find a solution.

   Sinónimosalternativelyrather