em vez de

Usages of em vez de

Eles preferem partilhar a refeição, em vez de comer sozinhos.
They prefer to share the meal instead of eating alone.
Eu bebo água em vez de café.
I drink water instead of coffee.
Em vez de estudares sozinho, podes convidar o Pedro para reverem a matéria juntos.
Instead of studying alone, you can invite Pedro so that you both review the material together.
Podemos pôr o bacalhau no forno em vez de o fritar, para uma versão mais saudável.
We can put the cod in the oven instead of frying it, for a healthier version.
Ultimamente a Maria bebe chá em vez de café.
Lately Maria drinks tea instead of coffee.
Eu uso o touchpad em vez do rato.
I use the touchpad instead of the mouse.
Em vez de eu ficar nervoso, vou respirar fundo e falar devagar.
Instead of getting nervous, I will breathe deeply and speak slowly.
Em vez de tu fugires do problema, é melhor falares com a professora.
Instead of running away from the problem, it is better for you to talk to the teacher.
Na infância, eu passava horas a ler livros de mistério em vez de brincar na rua.
In my childhood, I spent hours reading mystery books instead of playing in the street.
Um dia, hão de contar esta história aos netos com humor em vez de tristeza.
One day they will tell this story to their grandchildren with humour instead of sadness.
Eu tento publicar conteúdo útil, em vez de partilhar só fotografias.
I try to post useful content instead of sharing only photos.
Se estiveres a espirrar muito, usa um lenço de papel em vez da manga.
If you are sneezing a lot, use a tissue instead of your sleeve.
À noite, eu bebo chá de hortelã em vez de café para dormir melhor.
At night, I drink mint tea instead of coffee to sleep better.
O mochileiro prefere ficar num albergue barato na ilha em vez de reservar hotel.
The male backpacker prefers to stay in a cheap hostel on the island instead of booking a hotel.

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