otherwise

• Adverbio que indica una situación alternativa o contraria a lo mencionado, o bien expresa qué ocurriría en caso contrario. También se usa para referirse al resto o a otros aspectos distintos de los ya señalados.

An adverb used to indicate a different situation, alternative, or the opposite of what has been stated.

1. Different from what is assumedB2formal

   Used to describe a state or condition that is not as originally thought or expected.

   de otro modo, por lo demás

   • The evidence suggests otherwise.
   • He claimed to be innocent, but the facts prove otherwise.
   • The situation was otherwise than we had anticipated.

   Sinónimoscontrarydifferentdissimilaroppositeotherunlike

• Adverbio que indica una situación, condición o manera distinta o alternativa. Puede significar «de otro modo», «en otras circunstancias» o «si no». También se usa como adverbio conjuntivo para introducir un contraste o consecuencia.

An adverb used to indicate a different or alternative situation, condition, or manner. It can mean 'in a different way,' 'under other circumstances,' or 'or else.' It is also used as a conjunctive adverb to introduce a contrasting possibility.

1. In other respects or waysB1formal

   Used to refer to something that is true in a different context or aspect.

   por lo demás

   • The house was old, but otherwise it was in good condition.
   • She is a bit shy, but otherwise very friendly.
   • The plan seemed risky, but otherwise it was well thought out.

2. In a different way or mannerA2formal

   Used to indicate that something is done or happens in a way that is different from what has just been mentioned.

   de otra manera

   • The recipe calls for baking the cake at 180 °C; otherwise you should use a lower temperature.
   • She dressed casually, otherwise she would have needed a formal outfit for the ceremony.
   • The software works on Windows, otherwise you need a Mac version.

   Sinónimoscontrarilydifferently

   Antónimoslikewisesimilarly

3. In a different mannerB1formal

   In a way that is different from what has been mentioned or expected.

   de otra manera

   • He could not do otherwise than accept the offer.
   • She decided to act otherwise than she had planned.
   • The results were otherwise than we had anticipated.

   Sinónimoscontrarilydifferentlyoppositely

4. If not; or elseA1informal

   Introduces the consequence that will occur if a particular condition is not met.

   De lo contrario

   • You must finish your homework, otherwise you can't go out to play.
   • We need to leave now, otherwise we'll miss the train.
   • Pay the fee by Friday; otherwise your membership will be cancelled.

   Sinónimosif notor else

5. In other circumstancesB1formal

   Indicates a situation or result that would be different under other conditions.

   en otras circunstancias

   • The project succeeded, otherwise it would have been postponed.
   • He agreed to the terms; otherwise negotiations would have broken down.
   • The agreement stands, otherwise legal action would be required.

   Sinónimosif notor else