Usage examples of "instead of" in English with translation to Spanish

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We learned Russian instead of French. Hemos aprendido ruso en vez de francés.
I want time instead of money. Yo deseo tiempo en lugar de dinero.
She used margarine instead of butter. Ella usó margarina en vez de mantequilla.
Instead of fewer accidents there are more. En lugar de haber menos accidentes hay más.
I learned French instead of German. Aprendí francés en vez de alemán.
Instead of complaining, maybe you should help. En lugar de quejarte, quizá deberías ayudar.
Play outside instead of watching TV. Ve a jugar afuera en vez de ver la tele.
He went there instead of his father. Él fue allí en lugar de su padre.
He uses honey instead of sugar. Él usa miel en vez de azúcar.
Instead of going myself, I sent a gift. En lugar de ir yo mismo, envié un regalo.
I had tea instead of coffee this morning. Esta mañana bebí té en vez de café.
People work to live, instead of living to work. La gente trabajará para vivir, en lugar de vivir para trabajar.
Instead of going myself, I sent a messenger. En vez de ir yo mismo, he enviado un mensajero.
In 1984, Coke started using HFCS instead of sugar. En 1984, Coke comenzó a usar jarabe de maíz rico en fructosa en lugar de azúcar.
I will go to see him instead of you. Voy a verle yo en vez de tú.
I bought the black bike instead of the red one. Compré la bicicleta negra en lugar de la roja.
Why did you side with him instead of me? ¿Por qué tomaste su lado en vez del mío?
Many people prefer to cook with butter instead of oil. Muchas personas prefieren cocinar con mantequilla en lugar de aceite.
On weekends, many people work instead of having a rest. Mucha gente trabaja los fines de semana en vez de descansar.
He stayed at home all day instead of going out. Él se quedó todo el día en casa en lugar de salir.
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