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"More than" is a phrase which is often translated as "más que", and "rather than" is a phrase which is often translated as "en vez de". Learn more about the difference between "more than" and "rather than" below.
more than(
mor
thahn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (comparison)
a. más que
Leather is more resistant and durable than other materials.El cuero es más resistente y duradero que otros materiales.
b. más de (with numbers)
She tried on more than 20 wedding dresses, but didn't like any of them.Se probó más de 20 vestidos de novia pero ninguno le gustó.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
His sense of humor more than makes up for his lack of good looks.Su sentido de humor es más que suficiente para compensar su falta de atractivo.
I'm more than happy to give you a reference.Me sería un placer darte una referencia.
rather than(
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thuhr
thahn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (instead of)
a. en vez de
I'm going to go to Puerto Vallarta rather than Acapulco this year.Voy a ir a Puerto Vallarta en vez de Acapulco este año.
c. antes que
I'd sooner go shopping rather than visit museums with you.Prefiero ir de compras antes que visitar museos contigo.
d. en lugar de
He always seems to be scolding rather than giving advice.Siempre parece estar regañando en lugar de dar consejos.
e. y no
We need to solve the problems we have rather than create new ones.Necesitamos resolver los problemas que tenemos y no crear nuevos.
