Better said: mejor dicho
When you realize mid-sentence that there's a more accurate way to express your feelings, use mejor dicho. Translating to "better said," it allows you to quickly self-correct or refine a statement. It is very often preceded by o (or).
| Today I haven't felt fear, or better said, I have felt less. | Hoy no he tenido miedo, o mejor dicho, he tenido menos. |
| This week we have worked on empathy, or better said, on respect. | Esta semana hemos trabajado la empatía, o mejor dicho, el respeto. |
Rather: más bien
To contrast a statement with a more precise nuance, use más bien ("rather"). It is frequently used after a negative statement to explain what is actually happening, or to pinpoint the true root of an emotion.
| I am not sad, rather I am a little tired of everything. | No estoy triste, más bien estoy un poco cansado de todo. |
| My problem is not stress, rather it is insecurity. | Mi problema no es el estrés, más bien es la inseguridad. |
Digging deeper
You can also pair más bien with o (o más bien, "or rather") to pivot your thought and offer a better alternative on the fly.
| Secure attachment is necessary, or rather, fundamental to live together. | El apego seguro es necesario, o más bien, fundamental para convivir. |
| Healing the trauma requires time, or rather, a lot of patience. | Sanar el trauma requiere tiempo, o más bien, mucha paciencia. |
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