What is the Spanish word for "rather"?

Learn how to say "rather" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

rather

Spanish

más bien

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Alternative translations of "rather"

bastante
algo
preferiblemente
en lugar de

Examples of how to use "rather" in Spanish

English
I would rather not talk about it.
Spanish
Prefiero no hablar de eso.
English
I would rather stay home tonight.
Spanish
Prefiero quedarme en casa esta noche.
English
She was rather tired after work.
Spanish
Ella estaba bastante cansada después del trabajo.
English
Would you rather tea or coffee?
Spanish
¿Prefieres té o café?
English
The movie was rather long for me.
Spanish
La película fue bastante larga para mí.

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I would rather not talk about it.

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