How do I translate the word "otherwise" in this sentence? I need it done by this evening for work.

Question

I authorize my insurance company to pay directly to this company insurance benefits otherwise payable to me.

Hola, welcome to the forum! Have you tried the translator at the top of the page? - rac1, May 11, 2012

yes i did. it was no help. i'm not sure which entry would fit this sentence best. - chickasha89, May 11, 2012

Then I would advise waiting on a native speaker as stated below. Someone will be along to answer you. Thanks. - rac1, May 11, 2012

Answer 1

"de otra manera".

Gracias Vorstellung! - rac1, May 11, 2012

Exactly! Thanks Vorstellung. - Noetol, May 11, 2012

Answer 2

"De otro modo" is indeed the right "literal" translation. And it would be "acceptable": "Autorizo a mi compañía aseguradora a que pague directamente a esta compañía la indemnizacion que de otro modo le correspondería pagarme a mi".

But if you wan't the "spanish" way to say the same, it would be: "Autorizo a mi compañía aseguradora a que pague directamente, la indemnizacion que me corresponde, a esta compañía". The difficult thing is the "way" to same the same, not the translation...

Answer 3

Very odd, I think my comment was removed? Anyway, it could be much quicker to use a Spanish-English dictionary, like wordreference.com in order to more seamlessly and quickly go through your works. That site also gives examples of the use in a sentence (just type in an English word). Chao.

Answer 4

I believe it would be, "de otro modo" in that sentence, but wait for a native speaker.