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"I would like" is a phrase which is often translated as "me gustaría", and "rather" is an adverb which is often translated as "preferir". Learn more about the difference between "I would like" and "rather" below.
I would like(
ay
wood
layk
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
rather(
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thuhr
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (quite)
a. bastante
Under the guidance of Pope Francis, the church is becoming rather socially oriented.Bajo la dirección del Papa Francisco, la iglesia se está orientando bastante hacia lo social.
3. (somewhat)
a. mejor dicho
He has been in business, or rather at his fruit stand, for 15 years now.Ha tenido un negocio, o mejor dicho un puesto de frutas, ahora por 15 años.
