Más bien
Example: No quiero ir al cine, más bien prefiero quedarme en casa.
Definition
"Más bien" is a Spanish adverbial phrase used to express preference or correction, meaning 'rather' or 'instead'. It indicates choosing one option over another, as in the example sentence where the speaker prefers staying home rather than going to the movies.
Etymology
The phrase "más bien" comes from the Spanish words 'más' meaning 'more' and 'bien' meaning 'well' or 'good'. Together, they convey a comparative sense of 'more properly' or 'better said'. Did you know? This phrase has been used for centuries to clarify or correct statements with a gentle emphasis on preference.
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"Más bien" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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