Em vez de
Example: Eu bebi água em vez de suco hoje.
Definition
"Em vez de" is a Portuguese phrase used to indicate substitution or preference, meaning 'instead of' or 'in place of.' It shows that one thing is chosen or happens as a replacement for another, as in the example: 'I drank water em vez de juice today.'
Etymology
The phrase "em vez de" comes from Portuguese, where 'em' means 'in,' 'vez' means 'time' or 'occasion,' and 'de' means 'of.' Together, they form an expression that literally translates to 'in place of' or 'in time of,' expressing substitution or replacement.
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