rather

• Advérbio com vários sentidos: pode indicar preferência (por exemplo, 'eu preferiria'), expressar grau, significando 'até certo ponto' ou 'bastante' (por exemplo, 'bastante grande'), ou servir como intensificador suave. Comum tanto no inglês britânico quanto no americano.

An adverb with multiple uses: it can indicate preference (e.g., 'I would rather go'), express degree meaning 'to some extent' or 'quite' (e.g., 'rather large'), or serve as a mild intensifier. It is common in both British and American English.

1. To some extentA2formal

   Used to indicate a moderate degree of something; fairly or quite.

   Bastante

   • The movie was rather boring.
   • She is rather tall for her age.
   • It's rather cold outside today.

   Sinônimosfairlymoderatelyprettyquitereasonablysomewhat

   Antônimoscompletelyextremelyutterly

2. Preference or alternativeB1formal

   Used to express a preference for one thing over another.

   Preferência ou alternativa

   • I would rather stay home than go out tonight.
   • Rather than driving, we took the train.
   • She would rather not discuss the matter.

   Sinônimosinsteadpreferablysooner

3. Correction or clarificationB2formal

   Used to introduce a more precise or accurate statement.

   Correção ou esclarecimento

   • He is not angry, rather he is disappointed.
   • The problem is not technical, rather it is financial.
   • She didn't ignore you; rather, she didn't see you.

   Sinônimosactuallyinsteadto be precise