B2 Expression Neutral

Em vez de.

Instead of.

Meaning

Used to indicate a preference or substitution for something else.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in casual conversation to negotiate plans.

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Pronunciation

Remember the 'z' at the end of 'vez' is unvoiced.

Meaning

Used to indicate a preference or substitution for something else.

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Pronunciation

Remember the 'z' at the end of 'vez' is unvoiced.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Vou comer salada ___ batata frita.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: em vez de

This is the standard phrase for substitution.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

Vou comer salada ___ batata frita.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: em vez de

This is the standard phrase for substitution.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, 'Ele foi em vez de mim'.

Related Phrases

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Ao invés de

contrast

Instead of (inversion)

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