Definitions
1. (Adverb) (General)
Rather, (in a greater degree or measure; more strongly)
It is Rather hot today. — Hoy es bastante caloroso.
2. (Conjunction) (General)
Rather, (moreover; in addition)
I will go to the store, Rather than buy online. — Iré al almacén, más bien que comprar en línea.
Synonyms for Rather
more – más 🔊
much – mucho 🔊
practically – practically 🔊
to some extent – en cierto sentido 🔊
actually – de hecho 🔊
indeed – en efecto 🔊
to a greater extent – en mayor medida 🔊
Antonyms for Rather
less – menos 🔊
little – poco 🔊
not much – no mucho 🔊
in reality – en realidad 🔊
not actually – de hecho no 🔊
no – no 🔊
Examples of Rather
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| I think we should go to the movies Rather than stay at home. | Creo que deberíamos ir al cine más bien que quedarnos en casa. |
| It’s Rather nice of them to lend us their car. | Es muy amable de ellos prestarnos su coche. |
| The new policy is Rather confusing, don’t you think? | La nueva política es bastante confusa, ¿no crees? |
| I’d rather go to the park than stay indoors. | Prefiero ir al parque que quedarme dentro de casa. |
Common Phrases
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| “To be rather than to seem” | “Ser antes que parecer” |
| “Rather than nothing” | “Más vale poco que nada” |
Word of the Day
preferir – to prefer
Usage: I would prefer to go to the beach than stay at home. – Me preferiría ir a la playa que quedarme en casa.