50 Example sentences with "instead"

Sentences with "instead"

The connectors They are the words or expressions that allow us to indicate a relationship between two sentences or statements. The use of connectors favors the reading and comprehension of texts since they provide coherence and cohesion.

There are different types of connectors, which give different meanings to the relationship they establish: of order, of exemplification, of explanation, of cause, of consequence, of addition, of condition, of purpose, of opposition, of temporality, synthesis and conclusion.

Within this classification, the connector "instead" belongs to the group of opposition connectors since it establishes the opposition of two opposing ideas. This connector is used when the action or idea expressed in the first sentence (main sentence) is opposed or contrasted with the information, idea or action of the second sentence (subordinate sentence).

For example: Juana's stomach ached because she had eaten too much. Instead, Maria had hardly eaten that afternoon.

Through the adverbial phrase "instead" there is an opposition between the information established in the main sentence (Juana's stomach hurt because she had eaten a lot) and the subordinate clause (Maria had hardly eaten that afternoon).

Other opposing connectors are: despite, on the contrary, although, otherwise, instead, on compared to, while, nevertheless, but, on the other hand, on the contrary, nevertheless otherwise.

Use of "instead"

This statement can be used in two different ways:

50 Example sentences with "instead"

1. Tomás liked soccer; instead, not Ignacio.
2. Pablo bought a board game for his niece Sofía's birthday; instead, Ana preferred to give Sofía a doll
3. We will eat at that restaurant today; instead, tomorrow we will have dinner at my aunt Rosana's house.
4. Neighbors were happy for the opening of the shopping center; instead, Julio didn't want any more business in the neighborhood.
5. That afternoon we went for a walk with Daniel and Valentín; instead, Rodrigo did not want to come and stayed at the house.
6. The math teacher didn't send us homework today; instead, the English teacher did
7. I have no candy to share with you; instead, I have chocolate
8. The children played hide and seek; instead, the girls preferred not to participate in the game
9. Maria bought a lot of clothes at the store; instead, Raquel hasn't bought anything yet.
10. This afternoon we will go to the park with Juan; instead, Tobías will stay at home because he is sick
11. The basketball team celebrated another victory; instead, The soccer player has not won a single game for many months
12. Ramiro worked until 2:00 pm; instead, Andrea did it until 5:00 p.m.
13. In this hospital they treated us wonderfully; instead, not in that other.
14. The upper social classes have certain privileges; instead, the lower classes do not.
15. We got to the theater just as the movie was starting; instead, Mariela arrived much later.
16. Romina is 22 years old; instead, His boyfriend is 29.
17. We take the path to the right; instead, Alberto and his brothers took the path to the left.
18. We will play this afternoon in the park; instead, My cousins ​​will not play with us because they will go to Franco's house.
19. Timoteo is a my dog ​​and he is very good; instead, Rocco is my neighbor's dog and he is very bad.
20. The economy for the Latin American countries was in a situation compromised by the constant devaluation; instead, in Europe the currency remained stable.
21. Maria came out of her house with a coat; instead, I didn't and now I'm cold.
22. Francisco did all the homework; instead, Gastón did not make them.
23. Darío will come here in a month; instead, her wife will stay in the United States with her children.
24. I'm not hungry now; instead, he does.
25. The women prepared delicious cakes; instead, the men cleaned the garden.
26. María, Juana and I studied all afternoon; instead, Amalia did not study anything.
27. Jeremías won one more award this year; instead, Ramiro won nothing.
28. Delilah trained every day in the gym this week; insteadJavier did not come for a single day
29. Juana arrived at the theater on time; instead, Lucas didn't
30. I got a 9 on the calculus test. Instead, Valentin has got a 10.
31. The businesses in this neighborhood close at 8 pm; instead, those from beyond do it later.
32. The president of the league gave a press conference to explain the situation of the soccer tournament; instead, the FIFA president has not yet done so.
33. Yesterday we brought all the supplies you asked for; instead, we did not bring them today.
34. I like italian food; instead, I don't like Japanese food
35. The Colorado team would participate in the championship. Instead, the blue team wouldn't.
36. We will play with Alicia at my aunt Gabriela's house; instead, with Valeria we will see each other another day to play.
37. Fabiana has a fever and that's why she didn't come to class today; insteadJuliet no longer had a fever yesterday.
38. Felipe loves to watch the television news; instead, I prefer to read the newspaper.
39. My brother is building his house; instead, we already bought a property.
40. My brother Joel likes homemade pasta; instead, Not me.
41. The female Emperor penguins migrate in winter to the warmer coasts of the polar climate; instead, the males remain and incubate the eggs during this season.
42. Candela loves the color red. Instead, me and my sisters like the color purple better.
43. Today I will study until very late. Instead, I will not be able to study tomorrow.
44. That group of people agreed with the president of the commission. Instead, those others were very angry with him.
45. In this winter we have not had too low temperatures; instead, other years yes.
46. I have started the diet a few days ago. That's why I no longer eat pasta; insteadBefore, I did eat.
47. At school there is a group of girls who do not speak to me. Instead, there is another group with whom I get along very well.
48. With my aunt Susana we will go shopping; instead, my mom won't come with us this time.
49. Micaela likes to ride a bicycle; instead, I do not like it.
50. The train to London left at the scheduled time. InsteadThe one that left for Wales did not.