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Usages of invece
Invece, la sua sorella minore è un po’ antipatica quando parla in modo brusco.
Instead, his younger sister is a bit unfriendly when she speaks abruptly.
Tu leggi il giornale, invece io ascolto la musica.
You read the newspaper, instead I listen to music.
Se piove, potresti usare l’asciugatrice invece dello stendino sul balcone.
If it rains, you could use the dryer instead of the drying rack on the balcony.
Sul comodino ho messo una sveglia silenziosa che vibra invece di suonare.
On the bedside table I placed a silent alarm clock that vibrates instead of ringing.
Io invece parcheggerò l’auto dietro il museo, dove c’è più ombra.
I, instead, will park the car behind the museum, where there is more shade.
Test yourself: What does invece mean?
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