as opposed to

US /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
UK /æz əˈpoʊzd tuː/
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a diferencia de, en lugar de

in contrast with; rather than

:
We decided to go by train as opposed to flying.
Decidimos ir en tren en lugar de volar.
He prefers working from home as opposed to in the office.
Prefiere trabajar desde casa en lugar de en la oficina.