Más bien
Example: No es tarde, más bien es temprano para salir.
Definition
"Más bien" is a Spanish adverbial phrase used to indicate a correction or clarification, often meaning 'rather' or 'instead.' It suggests a preference for one idea over another, as in the example: 'No es tarde, más bien es temprano para salir,' meaning it is early rather than late to leave.
Etymology
The phrase "más bien" comes from the Spanish words 'más' meaning 'more' and 'bien' meaning 'well.' Together, they form an expression used to refine or correct a previous statement. Did you know? This phrase has been used in Spanish for centuries to gently shift the meaning of a sentence.
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"Más bien" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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